Marble Falls, AR: 26 Health Violations - Home Safety 83/100
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Marble Falls: B.
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In ZipCheckup's scoring, Marble Falls, AR lands in the A-B grade tier.
How Marble Falls Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Marble Falls Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 47 violations since 2021.
- Homes built before 1986: 69% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 16.56.
Water Systems Serving Marble Falls
Service in Marble Falls, AR can differ by address: 3 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Marble Falls, Arkansas (population ~502), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 3,840 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. 26 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Marble Falls: B (83/100)
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
Marble Falls water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Marble Falls
- Lead action-level status: not available
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Treatment Technique | 48 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 22 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 12 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72648 | B | 47 | 26 | Compton Waterworks |
All ZIP Codes in Marble Falls
- 72648 [B] - 47 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.
CDC Health Data for Marble Falls
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 Marble Falls
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Marble Falls's Housing Stock?
With 69% 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
Viewed through the lens of construction era, Marble Falls has a median build year of 1976; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.
Over half of homes in Marble Falls 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.
Marble Falls: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Marble Falls is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.
Estimated remediation costs in Marble Falls 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 49% above the Arkansas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Marble Falls
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.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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