Little Rock, AR: 5 Violations - Home Safety 92/100
25 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Little Rock: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Tap water monitoring data for Little Rock shows a consistently clean picture in AR - few violations on record, compliance well above the median.
How Little Rock Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Little Rock, AR
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Little Rock.
Little Rock Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0011 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,367 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.91 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Little Rock
In Little Rock, AR, residential water supply is distributed across multiple utilities rather than concentrated in one. The 3 leading providers out of 7 tracked systems each control their own infrastructure, file separate EPA compliance reports, and set independent rate schedules.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 25 ZIP codes in Little Rock, Arkansas (population ~218,724), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 418,315 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 12 of 25 ZIP codes.
1 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (8%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Little Rock: A (92/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Little Rock water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0011 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 12 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): 25 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 8 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72210 | A | 5 | 0 | Central Arkansas Water |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72201 | A | Central Arkansas Water | 368,455 |
| 72202 | A | Central Arkansas Water | 368,455 |
| 72204 | A | Central Arkansas Water | 368,455 |
| 72205 | A | Central Arkansas Water | 368,455 |
| 72206 | A | Central Arkansas Water | 368,455 |
| 72207 | A | Central Arkansas Water | 368,455 |
| 72209 | A | Central Arkansas Water | 368,455 |
| 72211 | A | Central Arkansas Water | 368,455 |
| 72212 | A | Central Arkansas Water | 368,455 |
| 72223 | A | Central Arkansas Water | 368,455 |
All ZIP Codes in Little Rock
- 72201 [A]
- 72202 [A]
- 72203
- 72204 [A]
- 72205 [A]
- 72206 [A]
- 72207 [A]
- 72209 [A]
- 72210 [A] - 5 violations
- 72211 [A]
- 72212 [A]
- 72214
- 72215
- 72216
- 72217
- 72219
- 72221
- 72222
- 72223 [A]
- 72225
- 72227 [A]
- 72231
- 72255
- 72260
- 72295
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 Little Rock
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 Little Rock
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Little Rock: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Property equity in Little Rock runs well ahead of estimated remediation costs - a cost-to-value ratio that sits in the low tier, meaning documented water and safety issues here are the kind homeowners can plan to address without treating the expense as a significant budget event relative to what their homes are worth.
Remediation costs in Little Rock are relatively low compared to home values. The $911–$1,994 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 93% above the Arkansas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Little Rock
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 Little Rock 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 Little Rock
Historical NFIP data for Little Rock contains 997 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $22,526. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 63% 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>$1,367</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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Little Rock, AR