Current Health-Based Noncompliance AR 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

West Saline Water Users Assn

EPA ID: AR0000682 ยท 1,825 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for West Saline Water Users Assn (AR0000682): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, West Saline Water Users Assn has 2 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 1,825 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,825
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$127K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Saline Water Users Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$49,079
Median Household Income
6,816
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Saline Water Users Assn serves a community with a median household income of $49,079 and an estimated 6,816 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

West Saline Water Users Assn'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How West Saline Water Users Assn compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

Altus Waterworks
1,820 people
1 violation
Tuckerman Waterworks
1,817 people
A 2 violations
Kibler Water System
1,815 people
2 violations
1 violation
0 violations

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

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

West Saline Water Users Assn (EPA ID: AR0000682) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,825 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment 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 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 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 West Saline Water Users Assn (AR0000682) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Saline Water Users Assn water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for West Saline Water Users Assn. 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 West Saline Water Users Assn serve?

West Saline Water Users Assn serves approximately 1,825 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does West Saline Water Users Assn get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in West Saline Water Users Assn's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report 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 West Saline Water Users Assn serve?
West Saline Water Users Assn serves approximately 1,825 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is West Saline Water Users Assn's water source?
West Saline Water Users Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of West Saline Water Users Assn's service area?
The West Saline Water Users Assn service area has a median household income of $49,079. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does West Saline Water Users Assn get its water?
West Saline Water Users Assn'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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