Southwest Arkansas Water System
EPA ID: AR0000889 · 2,335 people served · 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Southwest Arkansas Water System (AR0000889): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 1 violation at Southwest Arkansas Water System remain without resolution - the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 2,335 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Southwest Arkansas Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Southwest Arkansas Water System serves a community with a median household income of $47,723 and an estimated 19,054 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 87% 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?
Southwest Arkansas Water System'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Southwest Arkansas Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Southwest Arkansas Water System (EPA ID: AR0000889) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 2,335 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 3 archived, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
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.
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
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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.
- 71801 - Hope
- 71838 - Fulton
- 71851 - Mineral Springs
- 71855 - Ozan
- 71859 - Saratoga
- 71862 - Washington
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Southwest Arkansas Water System (AR0000889) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwest Arkansas Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Southwest Arkansas Water System serve?
Southwest Arkansas Water System serves approximately 2,335 people across 6 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Southwest Arkansas Water System 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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What You Can Do
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