Water System Report AR

New Hope Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000683 · 1,136 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for New Hope Water Association (AR0000683): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for New Hope Water Association - the supplier serving 1,136 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,136
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$121K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for New Hope Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,750
Median Household Income
2,994
Service Area Population
90%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The New Hope Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $63,750 and an estimated 2,994 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 90% 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?

Groundwater

New Hope Water Association'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

New Hope Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000683) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,136 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 71749 in Junction City.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 New Hope Water Association (AR0000683) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Hope Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for New Hope Water Association in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does New Hope Water Association serve?

New Hope Water Association serves approximately 1,136 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does New Hope Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
New Hope 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 New Hope Water Association serve?
New Hope Water Association serves approximately 1,136 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is New Hope Water Association's water source?
New Hope Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of New Hope Water Association's service area?
The New Hope Water Association service area has a median household income of $63,750. EPA EJScreen data classifies 90% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does New Hope Water Association get its water?
New Hope Water Association'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). New Hope Water Association Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000683/
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