Current Health-Based Noncompliance AR 25 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Compton Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000669 · 990 people served · 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Compton Waterworks (AR0000669): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. With 2 unresolved EPA violations, Compton Waterworks is currently out of full compliance - approximately 990 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
990
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
40
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$192K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Compton Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$46,486
Median Household Income
14,979
Service Area Population
96%
Disadvantaged Population
72th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Compton Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $46,486 and an estimated 14,979 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 96% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Compton Waterworks's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
8th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
18th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Compton Waterworks compares to EPA limits

Chlorine residual 24 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Chlorine residual at 24 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level). Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Chlorine residual was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

Bradford Waterworks
986 people
3 violations
2 violations
0 violations
Magazine Waterworks
1,000 people
9 violations
17 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,040
Flood Insurance $1,000
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,240

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $9,623

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$12,310
10 years
$24,620
20 years
$49,240

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,240 (one-time) vs. $24,620 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Compton Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000669) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 990 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 6 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 38 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 30, 2026 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 30, 2026 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chlorine residual Disinfectant 24 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 10 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes

Health Risk Details

Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))

Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by AR or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Compton Waterworks (AR0000669) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Compton Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Compton Waterworks. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Compton Waterworks serve?

Compton Waterworks serves approximately 990 people across 6 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Compton Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Compton Waterworks safe to drink?
Compton Waterworks earns a B safety grade with 40 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Compton Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Chlorine residual, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Compton Waterworks serve?
Compton Waterworks serves approximately 990 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Compton Waterworks's water source?
Compton Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Compton Waterworks's service area?
The Compton Waterworks service area has a median household income of $46,486. EPA EJScreen data classifies 96% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Compton Waterworks get its water?
Compton Waterworks's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Compton Waterworks (AR): 25 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000669/
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3

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