Fort Smith, AR - Home Safety Score unavailable
13 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Fort Smith Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 14 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0033 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.19.
Water Systems Serving Fort Smith
More than one public water system is linked to Fort Smith, AR: federal records tie 6 systems to the area, and the 3 with the largest reported service populations are shown below. Which of them supplies a particular address depends on where the property sits, and a water bill or the utility can confirm it.
Overview
We track home safety data for 13 ZIP codes in Fort Smith, Arkansas, covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 94,001 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 13 ZIP codes.
2 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (33%) have recorded EPA violations. 9 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Fort Smith water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0033 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
13 of 13 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 14 | 1 |
| Chlorine dioxide | Disinfectant | 6 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | 2 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72916 | — | 14 | 9 | Fort Smith Water Utilities |
| 72905 | — | 4 | 0 | Greenwood Waterworks |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72901 | — | Fort Smith Water Utilities | 86,209 |
| 72903 | — | Fort Smith Water Utilities | 86,209 |
| 72904 | — | Fort Smith Water Utilities | 86,209 |
| 72908 | — | Fort Smith Water Utilities | 86,209 |
All ZIP Codes in Fort Smith
- 72901
- 72902
- 72903
- 72904
- 72905 - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 72906
- 72908
- 72913
- 72914
- 72916 - 14 violations ⚠
- 72917
- 72918
- 72919
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.
CDC Health Data for Fort Smith
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Fort Smith
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Fort Smith: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Of the three cost-context tiers - low, moderate and elevated - Fort Smith is in the low one.
Estimated remediation costs in Fort Smith can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 36% above the Arkansas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Fort Smith
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.
Available area-level lead records for Fort Smith do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Fort Smith
Historical NFIP data for Fort Smith contains 352 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $56,421. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 80% 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 $600 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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