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 in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0033 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,817 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.19 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Fort Smith
Multiple utilities divide Fort Smith, AR's water service - 3 leading providers among 6 on the federal register.
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 lead level (90th percentile): 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 13 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 14 | 1 |
| Contaminant 1008 | Other | 6 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 4 | 2 |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 4 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 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
- 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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
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
In Fort Smith, property wealth outpaces what documented remediation typically demands - the equity burden lands well within the low tier.
Remediation costs in Fort Smith are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,233–$2,633 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 36% above the Arkansas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Fort Smith
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.
Lead risk in Fort Smith appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. 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 <strong>$1,817</strong> 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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