Mt Sherman Water Association
EPA ID: AR0000680 · 903 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Mt Sherman Water Association earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 903 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 13 (2023) to 9 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mt Sherman Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mt Sherman Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $44,047 and an estimated 2,874 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Mt Sherman Water Association'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.
About 4% of homes in Newton 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
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Arkansas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Mt Sherman Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000680) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 903 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mt Sherman Water Association (AR0000680) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mt Sherman Water Association water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Mt Sherman Water Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Mt Sherman Water Association serve?
Mt Sherman Water Association serves approximately 903 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Mt Sherman Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.