Water System Report AR

West Ashley County Water Assn

EPA ID: AR0000878 ยท 683 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for West Ashley County Water Assn (AR0000878): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for West Ashley County Water Assn - the supplier serving 683 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

683
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$92K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Ashley County Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$38,707
Median Household Income
17,574
Service Area Population
71%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Ashley County Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $38,707 and an estimated 17,574 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 71% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

West Ashley County Water Assn's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

West Ashley County Water Assn (EPA ID: AR0000878) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 683 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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 West Ashley County Water Assn (AR0000878) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Ashley County Water Assn water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for West Ashley County Water Assn in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does West Ashley County Water Assn serve?

West Ashley County Water Assn serves approximately 683 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does West Ashley County Water Assn get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
West Ashley County 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 West Ashley County Water Assn serve?
West Ashley County Water Assn serves approximately 683 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is West Ashley County Water Assn's water source?
West Ashley County Water Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of West Ashley County Water Assn's service area?
The West Ashley County Water Assn service area has a median household income of $38,707. EPA EJScreen data classifies 71% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does West Ashley County Water Assn get its water?
West Ashley County Water Assn's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). West Ashley County Water Assn Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000878/
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