Water System Report AR

Central Arkansas Water Paron

EPA ID: AR0000883 · 2,025 people served · 25 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Central Arkansas Water Paron delivers safe water to 2,025 residents.

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

2,025
People Served
25
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Central Arkansas Water Paron Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,649
Median Household Income
218,724
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Central Arkansas Water Paron serves a community with a median household income of $69,649 and an estimated 218,724 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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

Central Arkansas Water Paron'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Pulaski 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
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

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,367
Total Estimated Cost $1,367

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

Central Arkansas Water Paron (EPA ID: AR0000883) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 2,025 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 25 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Central Arkansas Water Paron (AR0000883) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Arkansas Water Paron water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Central Arkansas Water Paron serve?

Central Arkansas Water Paron serves approximately 2,025 people across 25 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Central Arkansas Water Paron 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
1,049
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 2020-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 2,025
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?
Central Arkansas Water Paron meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Central Arkansas Water Paron serve?
Central Arkansas Water Paron serves approximately 2,025 people with drinking water across 25 ZIP codes.
What is Central Arkansas Water Paron's water source?
Central Arkansas Water Paron draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Central Arkansas Water Paron's service area?
The Central Arkansas Water Paron service area has a median household income of $69,649. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Central Arkansas Water Paron get its water?
Central Arkansas Water Paron'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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