Water System Report AR

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

903
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$178K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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

$44,047
Median Household Income
2,874
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

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.

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

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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,560
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,060

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

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Mt Sherman Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mt Sherman Water Association serve?
Mt Sherman Water Association serves approximately 903 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
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 $44,047. 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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