Grannis, AR Water Safety: 88/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Tap water in Grannis, AR scores well — low violation counts, above-average safety grade.
How Grannis Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Grannis Residents
- Homes built before 1986: 63% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- CDC health risk index: 16.44 — above typical levels.
Grannis's Water Providers
At present, 2 utilities serve the bulk of Grannis, AR's residential water connections out of 2 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Grannis, Arkansas (population ~924), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 2,562 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Grannis — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Grannis: A (88/100)
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
Grannis water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Grannis
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71944 | A | Grannis Waterworks | 548 |
All ZIP Codes in Grannis
- 71944 [A]
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.
Grannis 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
Grannis Infrastructure Age
With 63% 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
When more than half a city's housing predates the 1986 federal ban on lead solder, plumbing-era lead risk becomes a citywide concern rather than an exception. Grannis's median build year of 1972 places it squarely in that category.
Over half of homes in Grannis 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.
Grannis: 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.
Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 63% pre-rule share in Grannis keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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