Water System Report AR

West Woodruff Water District

EPA ID: AR0000779 · 354 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, West Woodruff Water District kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 354 people served.

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

354
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$80K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Woodruff Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,067
Median Household Income
2,384
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Woodruff Water District serves a community with a median household income of $51,067 and an estimated 2,384 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% 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?

Groundwater

West Woodruff Water District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Woodruff 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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
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

West Woodruff Water District (EPA ID: AR0000779) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 354 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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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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 West Woodruff Water District (AR0000779) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Woodruff Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does West Woodruff Water District serve?

West Woodruff Water District serves approximately 354 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does West Woodruff Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
West Woodruff Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does West Woodruff Water District serve?
West Woodruff Water District serves approximately 354 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is West Woodruff Water District's water source?
West Woodruff Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of West Woodruff Water District's service area?
The West Woodruff Water District service area has a median household income of $51,067. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does West Woodruff Water District get its water?
West Woodruff Water District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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