Water System Report AR

Lake Forest Subordinate District

EPA ID: AR0000677 · 125 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Lake Forest Subordinate District has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 125 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

125
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$324K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 14 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Forest Subordinate District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,232
Median Household Income
114,403
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Forest Subordinate District serves a community with a median household income of $60,232 and an estimated 114,403 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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?

Groundwater

Lake Forest Subordinate District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Washington County, Arkansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,350
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,650

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.

System Overview

Lake Forest Subordinate District (EPA ID: AR0000677) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 125 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lake Forest Subordinate District (AR0000677) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Forest Subordinate District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lake Forest Subordinate District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lake Forest Subordinate District serve?

Lake Forest Subordinate District serves approximately 125 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Lake Forest Subordinate District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
50
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2004-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 125
Reported to Arkansas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Lake Forest Subordinate District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake Forest Subordinate District serve?
Lake Forest Subordinate District serves approximately 125 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Forest Subordinate District's water source?
Lake Forest Subordinate District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lake Forest Subordinate District's service area?
The Lake Forest Subordinate District service area has a median household income of $60,232. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lake Forest Subordinate District get its water?
Lake Forest Subordinate District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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