Water System Report AR

Freedom Public Water Authority

EPA ID: AR0000812 ยท 1,935 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Freedom Public Water Authority (AR0000812): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Freedom Public Water Authority has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 1,935 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,935
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$110K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Freedom Public Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$40,167
Median Household Income
16,879
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Freedom Public Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $40,167 and an estimated 16,879 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Freedom Public Water Authority'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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 $1,400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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

Freedom Public Water Authority (EPA ID: AR0000812) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,935 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Freedom Public Water Authority (AR0000812) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freedom Public Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Freedom Public Water Authority in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Freedom Public Water Authority serve?

Freedom Public Water Authority serves approximately 1,935 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Freedom Public Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Freedom Public Water Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Freedom Public Water Authority serve?
Freedom Public Water Authority serves approximately 1,935 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Freedom Public Water Authority's water source?
Freedom Public Water Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Freedom Public Water Authority's service area?
The Freedom Public Water Authority service area has a median household income of $40,167. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Freedom Public Water Authority get its water?
Freedom Public Water Authority'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Freedom Public Water Authority Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000812/
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