Water System Report AR

Parthenon Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000736 · 393 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Parthenon Water Association recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 393 people.

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

393
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$155K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,750
Median Household Income
811
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Parthenon Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $48,750 and an estimated 811 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?

Surface Water

Parthenon Water Association's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 4% of homes in Newton County, Arkansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 80% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Parthenon Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000736) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 393 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 72628 in Deer.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Parthenon Water Association (AR0000736) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parthenon Water Association water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Parthenon Water Association serve?

Parthenon Water Association serves approximately 393 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does Parthenon Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
4
Galvanized — Replacement Required
9
Unknown Material
183
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2001-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 408
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?
Parthenon 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 Parthenon Water Association serve?
Parthenon Water Association serves approximately 393 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Parthenon Water Association's water source?
Parthenon Water Association draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Parthenon Water Association's service area?
The Parthenon Water Association service area has a median household income of $48,750. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Parthenon Water Association get its water?
Parthenon Water Association's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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