Water System Report AR

Dorcheat Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000714 · 1,860 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Dorcheat Water Association reported no EPA violations for its service population of 1,860.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,860
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$115K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 7 (2021) to 2 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,714
Median Household Income
25,359
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
73th
Poverty Percentile
82th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dorcheat Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $45,714 and an estimated 25,359 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 83% 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

Dorcheat 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
82th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Columbia County, Arkansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 82th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
B 1 violation
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1,820 people
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1,817 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $700
Water Filtration $250
Total Estimated Cost $950

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

Dorcheat Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000714) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,860 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 5 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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 5 ZIP codes 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 Dorcheat Water Association (AR0000714) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dorcheat Water Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Dorcheat Water Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Dorcheat Water Association serve?

Dorcheat Water Association serves approximately 1,860 people across 6 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Dorcheat Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
740
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2002-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,860
Reported to Arkansas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Dorcheat 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 Dorcheat Water Association serve?
Dorcheat Water Association serves approximately 1,860 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Dorcheat Water Association's water source?
Dorcheat Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dorcheat Water Association's service area?
The Dorcheat Water Association service area has a median household income of $45,714. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Dorcheat Water Association get its water?
Dorcheat 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.
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