Water System Report AR

Hwy 4 24 Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000765 · 2,135 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Hwy 4 24 Water Association — the supplier serving 2,135 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

2,135
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$76K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 8 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hwy 4 24 Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$38,125
Median Household Income
20,299
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hwy 4 24 Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $38,125 and an estimated 20,299 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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

Hwy 4 24 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 4% of homes in Ouachita 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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B 54 violations
Star City Waterworks
2,173 people
0 violations
B 2 violations
Knoxville Waterworks
2,087 people
A 0 violations
Lake City Waterworks
2,186 people
B 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Flood Insurance
Water Filtration $600
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Hwy 4 24 Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000765) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 2,135 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes 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 Hwy 4 24 Water Association (AR0000765) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hwy 4 24 Water Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hwy 4 24 Water Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hwy 4 24 Water Association serve?

Hwy 4 24 Water Association serves approximately 2,135 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Hwy 4 24 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
838
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: 2,135
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?
Hwy 4 24 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 Hwy 4 24 Water Association serve?
Hwy 4 24 Water Association serves approximately 2,135 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Hwy 4 24 Water Association's water source?
Hwy 4 24 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 Hwy 4 24 Water Association's service area?
The Hwy 4 24 Water Association service area has a median household income of $38,125. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hwy 4 24 Water Association get its water?
Hwy 4 24 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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