Water System Report AR

Miller County Public Water Authority

EPA ID: AR0001141 ยท 803 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Miller County Public Water Authority (AR0001141): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Miller County Public Water Authority has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 803 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

803
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$130K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Miller County Public Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,214
Median Household Income
40,337
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Miller County Public Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $59,214 and an estimated 40,337 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Miller County Public Water Authority'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Miller County Public Water Authority (EPA ID: AR0001141) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 803 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Miller County Public Water Authority (AR0001141) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miller County Public Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Miller County Public Water Authority in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Miller County Public Water Authority serve?

Miller County Public Water Authority serves approximately 803 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Miller County Public Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Miller County Public Water Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Miller County Public Water Authority serve?
Miller County Public Water Authority serves approximately 803 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Miller County Public Water Authority's water source?
Miller County Public Water Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Miller County Public Water Authority's service area?
The Miller County Public Water Authority service area has a median household income of $59,214. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Miller County Public Water Authority get its water?
Miller County Public Water Authority'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Miller County Public Water Authority Water Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0001141/
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