Historical Compliance Records AR 6 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Lake Lucerne Estates

EPA ID: AR0000780 ยท 65 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lake Lucerne Estates (AR0000780): 6 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Per the federal file, all 12 violations logged for Lake Lucerne Estates carry a resolved status, and around 65 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

65
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
12
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.007 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2003-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$229K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Lucerne Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$45,990
Median Household Income
4,550
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lake Lucerne Estates have a median household income of $45,990 and about 4,550 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 48% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lake Lucerne Estates's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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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 Property Value Decline $11,430

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,715
10 years
$21,430
20 years
$42,860

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $21,430 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

Lake Lucerne Estates (EPA ID: AR0000780) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 65 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 72632 in Eureka Springs.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 12 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 resolved, 0 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
January 1, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence 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
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Treatment Technique 5 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 3 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 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 At-risk groups: kidney dialysis patients (dialysis water must be dechlorinated).

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

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.007 mg/L (2003-12-31).

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 Lake Lucerne Estates (AR0000780) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Lucerne Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lake Lucerne Estates; its 12 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lake Lucerne Estates serve?

Lake Lucerne Estates serves approximately 65 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does Lake Lucerne Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 12 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 Lake Lucerne Estates serve? ▼
Lake Lucerne Estates serves approximately 65 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lake Lucerne Estates's water source? ▼
Lake Lucerne Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lake Lucerne Estates's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.007 mg/L (sample period ending 2003-12-31). 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 Lake Lucerne Estates? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lake Lucerne Estates have a median household income of $45,990 (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 Lake Lucerne Estates get its water? ▼
Lake Lucerne Estates's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lake Lucerne Estates (AR): 6 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000780/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lake Lucerne Estates (AR): 6 Health Violations}},
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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

Lake Lucerne Estates (EPA ID: AR0000780) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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