Water System Report AR

Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa

EPA ID: AR0000998 · 0 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 0 residents year after year.

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

0
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$127K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 8 (2021) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$42,434
Median Household Income
40,004
Service Area Population
88%
Disadvantaged Population
78th
Poverty Percentile
74th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa serves a community with a median household income of $42,434 and an estimated 40,004 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 88% 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

Ozark Mtn 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
26th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
24th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Boone 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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Lead Pipe Replacement $624
Flood Insurance $480
Radon Mitigation $320
Water Filtration $240
PFAS Treatment $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,764

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,764 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa (EPA ID: AR0000998) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 0 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

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.

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: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa (AR0000998) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa serve?

Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa serves approximately 0 people across 5 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
What is Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa's water source?
Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa's service area?
The Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa service area has a median household income of $42,434. EPA EJScreen data classifies 88% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ozark Mtn Regional Pwa get its water?
Ozark Mtn 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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