Benton-washington Regional Pwa
EPA ID: AR0000871 · 30 people served · 15 ZIP codes
Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Benton-washington Regional Pwa stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 30 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 20 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Benton-washington Regional Pwa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Benton-washington Regional Pwa serves a community with a median household income of $72,233 and an estimated 227,009 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Benton-washington Regional Pwa'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.
About 1% of homes in Benton 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Arkansas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Benton-washington Regional Pwa (EPA ID: AR0000871) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 30 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 15 ZIP codes across 13 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 13 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 72712 — Bentonville
- 72715 — Bella Vista
- 72719 — Centerton
- 72722 — Decatur
- 72732 — Garfield
- 72734 — Gentry
- 72736 — Gravette
- 72739 — Hiwasse
- 72744 — Lincoln
- 72751 — Pea Ridge
- 72756 — Rogers
- 72757 — Rogers
- 72758 — Rogers
- 72761 — Siloam Springs
- 72769 — Summers
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Benton-washington Regional Pwa (AR0000871) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benton-washington Regional Pwa water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Benton-washington Regional Pwa has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Benton-washington Regional Pwa serve?
Benton-washington Regional Pwa serves approximately 30 people across 15 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Benton-washington Regional Pwa get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #29 / 39 Highest Exposure Burden (Arkansas)