Dumas, AR: 90 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Dumas Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 90 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0176 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average.
- Homes built before 1986: 70% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $4,800 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 18.81.
Dumas's Water Providers
Service in Dumas, AR can differ by address: 5 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Dumas, Arkansas (population ~5,385), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 15,567 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 31 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Dumas water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0176 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 64 | 1 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Treatment Technique | 48 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 38 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 12 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71639 | — | 90 | 31 | Dumas Waterworks |
All ZIP Codes in Dumas
- 71639 - 90 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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Dumas Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Dumas's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Dumas Infrastructure Age
With 70% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Some homes in Dumas predate the 1986 federal restrictions on lead in new pipe and solder, so a tap test is a reasonable step for older homes; median build year: 1972.
Over half of homes in Dumas were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. 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 Dumas
Relative to home prices, Dumas remediation estimates run high.
Estimated remediation costs in Dumas equal about 4.9% of the median home value; how much that burdens a household depends on its finances. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $3,100–$7,100. Home values here are 27% below the Arkansas average.
Dumas: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Per census figures, 70% of homes in Dumas date from before 1986, and such homes may be more likely to contain lead pipes, fixtures or solder. Separately, the mean of the 90th-percentile lead results reported for the city's ZIP codes is above 0.015 mg/L. Where young children or a pregnant resident live, a certified lab test of the tap water shows the lead level in that home.
1 ZIP code (100% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Dumas: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Dumas contains 54 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $22,218. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $4,800 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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