Historical Compliance Records AR 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000737 ยท 384 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association (AR0000737): 2 health-based violations recorded since 2021. 9 violations on file at Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association, none open; 384 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

384
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
9
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2004-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$63K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$38,125
Median Household Income
1,405
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association have a median household income of $38,125 and about 1,405 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 70% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Buena Vista-ogemaw 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

66 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000737) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 384 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 71764 in Stephens.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 9 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 3 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
December 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
TTHM MCL Violation 2 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association (AR0000737) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association; its 9 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association serve?

Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association serves approximately 384 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 9 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 Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association serve? ▼
Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association serves approximately 384 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association's water source? ▼
Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2004-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association have a median household income of $38,125 (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 Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association get its water? ▼
Buena Vista-ogemaw 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. 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.). Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association: 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000737/
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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

Buena Vista-ogemaw Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000737) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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