Monitoring Violations AR

North Pike Company Rural Water Assn

EPA ID: AR0000826 · 1,932 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, North Pike Company Rural Water Assn accumulated 3 violations — every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 1,932 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

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

B · 75
Avg Safety Score
1,932
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$119K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 15 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Pike Company Rural Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$52,878
Median Household Income
11,356
Service Area Population
65%
Disadvantaged Population
75th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The North Pike Company Rural Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $52,878 and an estimated 11,356 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 65% 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

North Pike Company Rural 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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Clark 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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How North Pike Company Rural Water Assn compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,005
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,355

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,355 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

North Pike Company Rural Water Assn (EPA ID: AR0000826) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,932 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (75/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

3 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring 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 3 No

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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: 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 North Pike Company Rural Water Assn (AR0000826) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Pike Company Rural Water Assn water safe to drink?

North Pike Company Rural Water Assn has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does North Pike Company Rural Water Assn serve?

North Pike Company Rural Water Assn serves approximately 1,932 people across 6 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does North Pike Company Rural 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
936
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 2003-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,932
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

Is water from North Pike Company Rural Water Assn safe to drink?
North Pike Company Rural Water Assn earns a B safety grade with 3 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in North Pike Company Rural 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 North Pike Company Rural Water Assn serve?
North Pike Company Rural Water Assn serves approximately 1,932 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is North Pike Company Rural Water Assn's water source?
North Pike Company Rural 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 North Pike Company Rural Water Assn's service area?
The North Pike Company Rural Water Assn service area has a median household income of $52,878. EPA EJScreen data classifies 65% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does North Pike Company Rural Water Assn get its water?
North Pike Company Rural 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.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

North Pike Company Rural Water Assn (EPA ID: AR0000826) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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