Historical Compliance Records AR 5 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Indian Switch Rural Water Assn

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Indian Switch Rural Water Assn (AR0000781): 5 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Indian Switch Rural Water Assn's EPA record lists 7 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 670 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

670
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2002-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$103K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$44,085
Median Household Income
6,955
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Indian Switch Rural Water Assn have a median household income of $44,085 and about 6,955 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 62% 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

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

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

1 violation
0 violations
Summit Waterworks
675 people
1 violation
0 violations
0 violations

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 $5,143

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,570
10 years
$15,140
20 years
$30,280

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $15,140 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

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 current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 7 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 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
May 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved
February 1, 2024 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 2 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: 0.004 mg/L (2002-12-31).

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 Indian Switch Rural Water Assn (AR0000781) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indian Switch Rural Water Assn water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Indian Switch Rural Water Assn; its 7 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 7 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 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.
Is there lead in Indian Switch Rural Water Assn's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.004 mg/L (sample period ending 2002-12-31). 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 Indian Switch Rural Water Assn? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Indian Switch Rural Water Assn have a median household income of $44,085 (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 Indian Switch Rural Water Assn get its water? ▼
Indian Switch Rural Water Assn'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.). Indian Switch Rural Water Assn (AR): 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000781/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-ar0000781,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Indian Switch Rural Water Assn (AR): 5 Health Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000781/}
}

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

Indian Switch Rural Water Assn (EPA ID: AR0000781) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

Home › Water Systems › Arkansas › Indian Switch Rural Water Assn

Get safety alerts for Indian Switch Rural Water Assn, Arkansas

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Violations found - check filter options Free tool - no phone call required.