Water System Report AR

Western Greene County R W D

EPA ID: AR0000704 ยท 7,095 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Western Greene County R W D (AR0000704): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Western Greene County R W D has stayed completely violation-free for its 7,095 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,095
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$141K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Western Greene County R W D Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,150
Median Household Income
97,924
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
68th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Western Greene County R W D serves a community with a median household income of $56,150 and an estimated 97,924 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: 51% 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

Western Greene County R W D'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
49th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
8th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,371
Radon Mitigation $57
Total Estimated Cost $1,429

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

Western Greene County R W D (EPA ID: AR0000704) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 7,095 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No N/A

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 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Western Greene County R W D (AR0000704) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Greene County R W D water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Western Greene County R W D 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 Western Greene County R W D serve?

Western Greene County R W D serves approximately 7,095 people across 8 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Western Greene County R W D get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Western Greene County R W D meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Western Greene County R W D serve?
Western Greene County R W D serves approximately 7,095 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Western Greene County R W D's water source?
Western Greene County R W D draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Western Greene County R W D's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Western Greene County R W D's service area?
The Western Greene County R W D service area has a median household income of $56,150. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Western Greene County R W D get its water?
Western Greene County R W D'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.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Western Greene County R W D Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000704/
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