Water System Report AR

Indian Switch Rural Water Assn

EPA ID: AR0000781 · 670 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Indian Switch Rural Water Assn kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 670 people served.

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

670
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$103K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Indian Switch Rural Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$44,085
Median Household Income
6,955
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Indian Switch Rural Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $44,085 and an estimated 6,955 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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

Indian Switch Rural Water Assn'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Chicot 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Indian Switch Rural Water Assn (EPA ID: AR0000781) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 670 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: 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 Indian Switch Rural Water Assn (AR0000781) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indian Switch Rural Water Assn water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Indian Switch Rural Water Assn has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Indian Switch Rural Water Assn serve?

Indian Switch Rural Water Assn serves approximately 670 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Indian Switch Rural Water Assn get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
248
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 2000-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 670
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?
Indian Switch Rural Water Assn meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Indian Switch Rural Water Assn serve?
Indian Switch Rural Water Assn serves approximately 670 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Indian Switch Rural Water Assn's water source?
Indian Switch Rural Water Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Indian Switch Rural Water Assn's service area?
The Indian Switch Rural Water Assn service area has a median household income of $44,085. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Indian Switch Rural Water Assn get its water?
Indian Switch Rural Water Assn'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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