Dyess Rural Water
EPA ID: AR0000730 · 254 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Dyess Rural Water (AR0000730): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Dyess Rural Water, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 254 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Dyess Rural Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Dyess Rural Water have a median household income of $49,375 and about 1,091 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 83% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Dyess Rural Water'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Dyess Rural Water (EPA ID: AR0000730) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 254 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 72350 in Joiner.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.002 mg/L (2004-12-31).
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.
- 72350 - Joiner
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Dyess Rural Water (AR0000730) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dyess Rural Water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Dyess Rural Water serve?
Dyess Rural Water serves approximately 254 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.
Where does Dyess Rural Water get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dyess Rural Water (AR): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000730/
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