Historical Compliance Records AR

Pike City Water Assn

EPA ID: AR0000818 ยท 333 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pike City Water Assn (AR0000818): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Over the past five years, Pike City Water Assn recorded 2 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 333 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

333
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.027 mg/L
Max Lead Level - Exceeds Limit
1
Contaminants Flagged
$124K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,455
Median Household Income
3,708
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pike City Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $45,455 and an estimated 3,708 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ 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

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pike City Water Assn compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
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Greenway Waterworks
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Sidney Water System
350 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Lead Exposure - Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,280
10 years
$10,560
20 years
$21,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $10,560 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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 serves ZIP code 71943 in Glenwood.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.027 mg/L Yes N/A
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

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.

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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Pike City Water Assn; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Pike City Water Assn serve?

Pike City Water Assn serves approximately 333 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does Pike City Water Assn get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Pike City Water Assn's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Pike City Water Assn serve?
Pike City Water Assn serves approximately 333 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
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.
Is there lead in Pike City Water Assn's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.027 mg/L. This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
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 $45,455. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pike City Water Assn (AR): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000818/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Pike City Water Assn (EPA ID: AR0000818) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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