Morning Star Public Water Authority
EPA ID: AR0000681 · 1,543 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Morning Star Public Water Authority (AR0000681): 4 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Morning Star Public Water Authority's EPA record lists 12 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,543 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Morning Star Public Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Morning Star Public Water Authority have a median household income of $43,767 and about 5,121 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Morning Star Public Water Authority'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.
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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
Morning Star Public Water Authority (EPA ID: AR0000681) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,543 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2021 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2021 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2021 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting, Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels At-risk groups: kidney dialysis patients (dialysis water must be dechlorinated).
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.001 mg/L (2003-12-31).
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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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 available EPA compliance records for Morning Star Public Water Authority (AR0000681) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morning Star Public Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Morning Star Public Water Authority; its 12 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Morning Star Public Water Authority serve?
Morning Star Public Water Authority serves approximately 1,543 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Morning Star Public Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Morning Star Public Water Authority: 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000681/
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