Current Noncompliance AR 8 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Hwy 4 24 Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000765 ยท 2,135 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hwy 4 24 Water Association (AR0000765): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Right now, Hwy 4 24 Water Association shows 1 EPA violation marked active and unresolved - the provider continues to supply approximately 2,135 residents while each finding awaits closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,135
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$70K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$33,394
Median Household Income
2,416
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hwy 4 24 Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $33,394 and an estimated 2,416 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ 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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Hwy 4 24 Water Association compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Chlorine residual 7 mg/L (MRDL โ€” Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL โ€” Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorine residual at 7 mg/L (MRDL โ€” Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 4 mg/L (MRDL โ€” Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level). Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Cost of Inaction

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $3,483

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$6,740
10 years
$13,480
20 years
$26,960

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

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 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 1 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
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
May 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2023 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chlorine residual Disinfectant 7 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL โ€” Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))

Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter โ†’

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

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 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?

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 Hwy 4 24 Water Association serve?

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

Where does Hwy 4 24 Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Hwy 4 24 Water Association's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chlorine residual, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Hwy 4 24 Water Association serve?
Hwy 4 24 Water Association serves approximately 2,135 people with drinking water across 2 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 $33,394. 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hwy 4 24 Water Association (AR): 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000765/
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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

Hwy 4 24 Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000765) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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