North Howard Rural Water Association
EPA ID: AR0001075 · 710 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for North Howard Rural Water Association (AR0001075): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Although 1 violation appeared on North Howard Rural Water Association's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 710 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for North Howard Rural Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with North Howard Rural Water Association have a median household income of $31,759 and about 1,830 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
North Howard Rural Water Association'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
North Howard Rural Water Association (EPA ID: AR0001075) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 710 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 71833 in Dierks.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 1 archived, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.017 mg/L | Yes | 2016-12-31 |
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.
- 71833 - Dierks
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for North Howard Rural Water Association (AR0001075) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Howard Rural Water Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for North Howard Rural Water Association; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does North Howard Rural Water Association serve?
North Howard Rural Water Association serves approximately 710 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.
Where does North Howard Rural Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). North Howard Rural Water Association (AR): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0001075/
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