Water System Report AR

Old Bella Vista Poa

EPA ID: AR0000753 · 83 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Old Bella Vista Poa shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 83 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

83
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$259K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 5 (2024) to 10 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Old Bella Vista Poa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,672
Median Household Income
31,028
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Old Bella Vista Poa serves a community with a median household income of $87,672 and an estimated 31,028 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Old Bella Vista Poa'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Benton 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

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 45% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,150

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,150 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Old Bella Vista Poa (EPA ID: AR0000753) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 83 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code 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 Old Bella Vista Poa (AR0000753) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Bella Vista Poa water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Old Bella Vista Poa has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Old Bella Vista Poa serve?

Old Bella Vista Poa serves approximately 83 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Old Bella Vista Poa 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
16
Unknown Material
21
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 2001-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 83
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?
Old Bella Vista Poa meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Old Bella Vista Poa serve?
Old Bella Vista Poa serves approximately 83 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Old Bella Vista Poa's water source?
Old Bella Vista Poa draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Old Bella Vista Poa's service area?
The Old Bella Vista Poa service area has a median household income of $87,672. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Old Bella Vista Poa get its water?
Old Bella Vista Poa'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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