Baxter Marion Regional Water Association
EPA ID: AR0001178 · 465 people served · 6 ZIP codes
Federal compliance records for Baxter Marion Regional Water Association list 1 open violation that have not yet been resolved — the utility serves approximately 465 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Baxter Marion Regional Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Baxter Marion Regional Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $48,497 and an estimated 39,235 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 89% 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?
Baxter Marion Regional 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.
About 3% of homes in Marion 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
Detected Contaminants
How Baxter Marion Regional Water Association compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Arkansas
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
Baxter Marion Regional Water Association (EPA ID: AR0001178) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 465 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
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 | 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 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
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.
- 72619 — Bull Shoals
- 72634 — Flippin
- 72642 — Lakeview
- 72651 — Midway
- 72653 — Mountain Home
- 72661 — Oakland
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Baxter Marion Regional Water Association (AR0001178) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baxter Marion Regional Water Association water safe to drink?
Baxter Marion Regional Water Association has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Baxter Marion Regional Water Association serve?
Baxter Marion Regional Water Association serves approximately 465 people across 6 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Baxter Marion Regional Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
Test your water
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Baxter Marion Regional Water Association (EPA ID: AR0001178) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.