Current Health-Based Noncompliance AR 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Mt Sherman Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000680 ยท 903 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mt Sherman Water Association (AR0000680): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Compliance tracking for Mt Sherman Water Association shows 4 pending violations logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 903 residents while those findings remain open.

Data: EPA SDWIS

903
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$201K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mt Sherman Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$39,344
Median Household Income
2,063
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mt Sherman Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $39,344 and an estimated 2,063 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mt Sherman Water Association compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

Thornton Waterworks
900 people
1 violation
0 violations
Norfork Waterworks
918 people
0 violations
1 violation
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance
Lead Pipe Replacement $3,120
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $4,320

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $4,320 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

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 serves ZIP code 72641 in Jasper.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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)
November 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 5 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

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.

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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 Mt Sherman Water Association (AR0000680) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mt Sherman Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Mt Sherman Water Association. 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 Mt Sherman Water Association serve?

Mt Sherman Water Association serves approximately 903 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does Mt Sherman Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mt Sherman Water Association's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Mt Sherman Water Association serve?
Mt Sherman Water Association serves approximately 903 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mt Sherman Water Association's water source?
Mt Sherman Water Association draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mt Sherman Water Association's service area?
The Mt Sherman Water Association service area has a median household income of $39,344. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mt Sherman Water Association get its water?
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. 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.). Mt Sherman Water Association (AR): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000680/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Mt Sherman Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000680) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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