Water System Report AR

Wire Road Water System

EPA ID: AR0000783 · 830 people served · 4 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Wire Road Water System has supplied tap water to 830 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

830
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$106K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 7 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wire Road Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,139
Median Household Income
19,828
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wire Road Water System serves a community with a median household income of $45,139 and an estimated 19,828 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Wire Road Water System'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.

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

About 4% of homes in Ouachita 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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 75% 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 $1,000
Water Filtration $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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

Wire Road Water System (EPA ID: AR0000783) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 830 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes 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 Wire Road Water System (AR0000783) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wire Road Water System water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Wire Road Water System serve?

Wire Road Water System serves approximately 830 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Wire Road Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
214
Unknown Material
129
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 2001-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 830
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?
Wire Road Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wire Road Water System serve?
Wire Road Water System serves approximately 830 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Wire Road Water System's water source?
Wire Road Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Wire Road Water System's service area?
The Wire Road Water System service area has a median household income of $45,139. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wire Road Water System get its water?
Wire Road Water System'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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