Water System Report AR

Pike City Water Assn

EPA ID: AR0000818 · 333 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Pike City Water Assn recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 333 people.

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

333
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$116K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2023) to 15 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pike City Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$47,793
Median Household Income
6,032
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pike City Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $47,793 and an estimated 6,032 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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

Pike City Water Assn'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Pike 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $2,010
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $3,660

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

Pike City Water Assn (EPA ID: AR0000818) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 333 people from surface water 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 Pike City Water Assn (AR0000818) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pike City Water Assn water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Pike City Water Assn serve?

Pike City Water Assn serves approximately 333 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Pike City Water Assn 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
0
Unknown Material
130
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 2014-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 333
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?
Pike City 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 Pike City Water Assn serve?
Pike City Water Assn serves approximately 333 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Pike City Water Assn's water source?
Pike City Water Assn draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pike City Water Assn's service area?
The Pike City Water Assn service area has a median household income of $47,793. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pike City Water Assn get its water?
Pike City Water Assn'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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