Bull Shoals, AR Water Safety: 72/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to statewide averages in AR, Bull Shoals scores well — health violations are below the norm and systems generally operate within federal standards.
How Bull Shoals Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Bull Shoals Residents
- Homes built before 1986: 52% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.9 — above typical levels.
Bull Shoals's Water Providers
Residential addresses in Bull Shoals, AR are served by 3 primary water providers out of 4 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Bull Shoals, Arkansas (population ~1,671), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 7,170 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Bull Shoals — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Bull Shoals: B (72/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Bull Shoals water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Bull Shoals
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72619 | B | Bull Shoals Water System | 2,835 |
All ZIP Codes in Bull Shoals
- 72619 [B]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Bull Shoals Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Bull Shoals Infrastructure Age
With 52% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
What does a median build year of 1985 mean for water safety in Bull Shoals? It means the majority of the city's residential plumbing was installed before 1986, when lead solder was federally banned, and a large share may predate 1970, when lead pipes were commonly used — making plumbing age a central variable in household-level lead risk across much of the city.
Over half of homes in Bull Shoals were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Bull Shoals
Placing remediation in the context of Bull Shoals's property market, the equity share is low — most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.
Remediation costs in Bull Shoals are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 19% above the Arkansas average.
Bull Shoals: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Pulling a tap sample fills the gap that utility data cannot close, particularly here where 52% of housing dates from the pre-rule era and citywide monitoring sits at or above the regulatory mark in Bull Shoals.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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