Public water system · AR0000188
ActiveWinchester Waterworks
At a glance
Winchester Waterworks (PWSID AR0000188) is an active community water system in Drew County, Arkansas. It reports serving 457 people through 187 service connections. Its primary water source is groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's records list 6 violations for this system; 5 are health-based, and the most recent began in April 2026.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
457
Service connections
187
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Winchester Waterworks compare with other water systems in Drew County?
By EPA's size categories, Winchester Waterworks is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Drew County has 11 active public water systems. Its population served is about 66% below the county average of 1,355 people per system, and accounts for 3.1% of the 14,899 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Arkansas, the 853 active systems average 3,592 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Winchester Waterworks is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
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. Arkansas has 660 active community water systems, 77% of the state's 853 active systems. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 461 Arkansas systems (54%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Winchester Waterworks?
EPA lists Winchester Waterworks as owned by a local government. The AR state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 7 of the 11 active systems in Drew County (64%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Winchester Waterworks have drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 6 violations for this system; 5 are health-based, and the most recent began in April 2026. The violations listed here began between September 2000 and April 2026. By type: 4 contaminant level above the legal limit, 1 required treatment not met and 1 reporting. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total coliform bacteria (TCR) (4 of them). EPA lists 4 as resolved and 2 as addressed. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed. Addressed means the violation is not resolved or archived and is covered by formal enforcement.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Required treatment not metLSL Inventory · code 2E | Lead and Copper Rule Revisionscode 5200 | Yes | Addressed |
| 2026-04-30 | ReportingLSL Reporting · code 4G | Lead and Copper Rule Revisionscode 5200 | No | Addressed |
| 2016-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2015-06-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2010-11-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2000-09-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
All 6 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Winchester Waterworks: frequently asked questions
Who runs Winchester Waterworks?
Winchester Waterworks (PWSID AR0000188) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the AR state drinking water program.
How many people does Winchester Waterworks serve?
Winchester Waterworks reports serving 457 people through 187 service connections in Drew County, Arkansas.
Where does Winchester Waterworks get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does Winchester Waterworks have any drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 6 violations for this system; 5 are health-based, and the most recent began in April 2026. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is Winchester Waterworks' water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's records list 6 violations for this system; 5 are health-based, and the most recent began in April 2026. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the AR state drinking water program.
Where can I find Winchester Waterworks' water quality report?
As a community water system, Winchester Waterworks must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Drew County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Water Department | Drew | 8,442 | Community | Groundwater |
| Selma Water Association | Drew | 1,600 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Lacey-Ladelle Water Associatio | Drew | 1,438 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Bowser Water Assn | Drew | 635 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Green Hill-Brooks Chapel Water | Drew | 597 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Enon Water Association | Drew | 488 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
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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, “Winchester Waterworks, PWSID AR0000188, Arkansas”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/arkansas/winchester-waterworks-ar0000188 (data as of October 1, 2026).