Cottonwood Water Association
EPA ID: AR0000813 · 820 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cottonwood Water Association (AR0000813): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Over the period covered by EPA data, Cottonwood Water Association recorded 1 violation, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 820 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cottonwood Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Cottonwood Water Association have a median household income of $57,115 and about 2,935 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 71% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Cottonwood Water Association'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Cottonwood Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000813) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 820 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 72662 in Omaha.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.026 mg/L | Yes | 2019-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 72662 - Omaha
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Cottonwood Water Association (AR0000813) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cottonwood Water Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cottonwood Water Association; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Cottonwood Water Association serve?
Cottonwood Water Association serves approximately 820 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.
Where does Cottonwood Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cottonwood Water Association (AR): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000813/
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