Monitoring Violations AR

Calhoun County Water Assn

EPA ID: AR0000919 · 1,591 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Within the EPA compliance database, Calhoun County Water Assn shows 1 violation still pending resolution — a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 1,591 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

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

A · 87
Avg Safety Score
1,591
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$103K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$58,452
Median Household Income
25,802
Service Area Population
92%
Disadvantaged Population
68th
Poverty Percentile
83th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Calhoun County Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $58,452 and an estimated 25,802 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: 92% 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?

Groundwater

Calhoun 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
28th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 4% of homes in Ouachita 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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Calhoun County Water Assn compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

Caldwell Water
1,585 people
A 0 violations
0 violations
Delight Waterworks
1,577 people
C 32 violations
0 violations
Kensett Waterworks
1,624 people
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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 $1,400 (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

Calhoun County Water Assn (EPA ID: AR0000919) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,591 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (87/100)

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

Violation History

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

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 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 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)

Need help with your water quality?

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 Calhoun County Water Assn (AR0000919) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calhoun County Water Assn water safe to drink?

Calhoun County Water Assn has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Calhoun County Water Assn serve?

Calhoun County Water Assn serves approximately 1,591 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Calhoun County Water Assn get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
870-866-9388
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Contact information from Calhoun County Water Association Consumer Confidence Report.

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Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: Calhoun County Water Association Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Calhoun County Water Association Consumer Confidence Report:
The source of our water is one well that pumps from the Sparta Sand Aquifer. Contaminants that may be present in source water include microbial contaminants, inorganic contaminants, pesticides, herbicides, organic chemical contaminants, and radioactive contaminants from various sources such as agriculture, septic systems, urban runoff, industrial discharges, mining, and oil and gas production.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

AgricultureSeptic systemsUrban stormwater runoffIndustrial dischargesMiningOil and gas productionWildlife

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Calhoun County Water Association Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Lead service line replacement plan from Calhoun County Water Association Consumer Confidence Report:
We conducted research to identify potential lead service lines within our system. The study determined that our water system contains no lead service lines.

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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
652
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
Population served: 1,591
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 Calhoun County Water Assn safe to drink?
Calhoun County Water Assn earns a A safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Calhoun County Water Assn's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants 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 Calhoun County Water Assn serve?
Calhoun County Water Assn serves approximately 1,591 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Calhoun County Water Assn's water source?
Calhoun 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 Calhoun County Water Assn's service area?
The Calhoun County Water Assn service area has a median household income of $58,452. EPA EJScreen data classifies 92% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Calhoun County Water Assn get its water?
Calhoun 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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