Mountainburg, AR - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Mountainburg Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.37 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average.
- Homes built before 1986: 48% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,880 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.82.
Water Systems Serving Mountainburg
Sorted by reported population served, the top 3 of 5 public water systems mapped to Mountainburg, AR appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Mountainburg, Arkansas (population ~4,085), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 96,379 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Water Sources
Mountainburg water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.3700 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 2 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72946 | — | 2 | 0 | Hwy 71 Water District #1 Pwa |
All ZIP Codes in Mountainburg
- 72946 - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
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 Mountainburg
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 Mountainburg
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Mountainburg's Housing Stock?
With 48% 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
Lead solder was allowed in new plumbing until the 1986 federal restrictions, which is why older homes in Mountainburg deserve a closer look; the median build year is 1981.
A significant portion of Mountainburg's housing stock predates 1970, so some homes may have older plumbing materials. Residents in older homes should consider water testing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Mountainburg: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Compared with local property values, the estimated repair bill in Mountainburg is large enough to clear the 2% cutoff that separates the elevated band from the moderate one.
Estimated remediation costs in Mountainburg equal about 2.2% of the median home value; how much that burdens a household depends on its finances. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $1,920–$3,840. Home values here are 4% below the Arkansas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Mountainburg
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.
No safe blood lead level in children has been identified, CDC says. In Mountainburg, the mean across ZIP codes of what water systems reported as their 90th-percentile lead results sits above 0.015 mg/L, and 48% of homes were built before 1986. A test of the tap a child drinks from shows the level in that home.
1 ZIP code (100% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Mountainburg, AR