Nevada County, Arkansas — public water systems
At a glance
3 active public water systems are filed under Nevada County, Arkansas in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 5,680 people served. The largest is Prescott Waterworks, which reports serving 4,500 people. All 3 are community water systems serving people where they live.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
3
Population served
5.7K
Community systems
3
Groundwater share
66.7%
How does Nevada County compare with other Arkansas counties?
Nevada County has the 72nd-most active public water systems among the 83 counties listed for active Arkansas systems in EPA records; among the 72 with 3 or more systems, the median has 10. Its systems report 5,680 people served in total, the 69th-largest county figure in the state and 0.2% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 1,893 people, about half of the Arkansas average of 3,592. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.
Where does Nevada County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Nevada County's active systems draw on groundwater (2, 67%) and surface water (1, 33%). Overall, 67% rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and 33% on surface water, compared with 63% and 37% across Arkansas. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Prescott Waterworks, draws primarily on surface water.
What kinds of water systems operate in Nevada County?
Nevada County's active systems break down as 3 community systems (100%). A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. EPA lists their owner types as local government (100%).
Water systems in Nevada County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prescott Waterworks | Nevada | 4,500 | Community | Surface water |
| 2 | Rosston Water Department | Nevada | 750 | Community | Groundwater |
| 3 | Willisville Waterworks | Nevada | 430 | Community | Groundwater |
Also serving Nevada County
These systems serve several counties, including Nevada County. EPA lists another county first for them, so they are not included in the counts above.
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodcaw Rural Water System | Hempstead + 1 more | 1,430 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Emmet Waterworks | Hempstead + 1 more | 550 | Community | Groundwater |
Nevada County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Nevada County, Arkansas?
EPA's SDWIS records file 3 active public water systems under Nevada County, Arkansas: 3 community systems (100%). At least 2 more systems are listed under another county but also serve Nevada County.
Who supplies drinking water in Nevada County, AR?
The largest community water systems filed under Nevada County are Prescott Waterworks (4,500 people served), Rosston Water Department (750 people served) and Willisville Waterworks (430 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Nevada County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 3 active public water systems in Nevada County, 67% draw mainly on groundwater and 33% on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Prescott Waterworks, uses surface water.
Where can I find a water quality report for Nevada County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 3 community systems are filed under Nevada County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Nevada County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Public water systems in Nevada County, Arkansas”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/arkansas/nevada (data as of October 1, 2026).