Compton, AR: 24 Health Violations — 55/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
If you're checking Compton, AR tap water safety, the short answer is: average — violations are present in parts of the city and specifics depend on which water system serves your address.
How Compton Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Compton Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 38 violations in the past 5 years.
- Homes built before 1986: 34% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.56 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Compton
With 3 utilities splitting service in Compton, AR, water accountability is distributed across 3 systems on the federal record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Compton, Arkansas (population ~351), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 8,155 people region-wide.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 24 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Compton: C (55/100)
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
Compton water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Compton
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 48 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 20 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 8 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72624 | C | 38 | 24 | Compton Waterworks |
All ZIP Codes in Compton
- 72624 [C] — 38 violations ⚠
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.
Health Outcomes in Compton
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
Top Contaminants in Compton Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Compton
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
When trying to understand water quality at the household level, the year a home was built often matters more than any city-wide water report. That's because the 1986 federal ban on lead solder in plumbing, and the earlier phase-out of lead pipes before 1970, created sharp discontinuities in residential plumbing risk by construction era. Compton's median build year of 1992 puts the city in the transition zone: a substantial share of the housing stock postdates the solder ban, but a comparable fraction predates it — with the oldest homes carrying both the solder risk and the pipe risk simultaneously. Whether any individual household sits on the safer or riskier side of these thresholds is the key question, and it's one the city-wide median alone can't answer.
Most homes in Compton were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Compton Homeowners
Across Compton, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small — a favorable ratio for most property owners.
Remediation costs in Compton are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 60% above the Arkansas average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Compton
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.
In recent monitoring under the Lead and Copper Rule, citywide samples for Compton have approached or crossed the regulatory action level on multiple occasions. Combined with 34% of stock dating from the pre-rule era, the picture supports baseline single-tap reads as a standard household-level step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
What You Can Do in Compton
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Chlorine residual can reduce the most common contaminant found in Compton's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 34% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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