Current Noncompliance AR 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

East Monroe County Water Users

EPA ID: AR0000715 ยท 730 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for East Monroe County Water Users (AR0000715): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: East Monroe County Water Users, 3 open violations, 730 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

730
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.024 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2022-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$83K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Monroe County Water Users Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$47,155
Median Household Income
941
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with East Monroe County Water Users have a median household income of $47,155 and about 941 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 55% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

East Monroe County Water Users's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

Leslie Water System
730 people
4 violations
0 violations
Huttig Waterworks
733 people
B 2 violations
Hartford Waterworks
725 people
1 violation
Perry Water System
736 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Lead Exposure - Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,780
10 years
$15,560
20 years
$31,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $15,560 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

East Monroe County Water Users (EPA ID: AR0000715) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 730 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 72069 in Holly Grove.

Violation History

3 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 2 addressed, and 1 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
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Addressed (current)
February 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Resolved
February 1, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Addressed (current)
January 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence 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
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Public Notice Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.024 mg/L Yes 2022-12-31
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

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 available EPA compliance records for East Monroe County Water Users (AR0000715) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Monroe County Water Users water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does East Monroe County Water Users serve?

East Monroe County Water Users serves approximately 730 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does East Monroe County Water Users get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 8 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does East Monroe County Water Users serve? ▼
East Monroe County Water Users serves approximately 730 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is East Monroe County Water Users's water source? ▼
East Monroe County Water Users draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in East Monroe County Water Users's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.024 mg/L (sample period ending 2022-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with East Monroe County Water Users? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to East Monroe County Water Users have a median household income of $47,155 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does East Monroe County Water Users get its water? ▼
East Monroe County Water Users's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). East Monroe County Water Users (AR): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000715/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

East Monroe County Water Users (EPA ID: AR0000715) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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