Murfreesboro, AR - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Murfreesboro Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 99 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.027 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: 67% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $4,620 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.6.
Water Systems Serving Murfreesboro
Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 3 shown below do not apply to the others among the 5 tied to Murfreesboro, AR.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Murfreesboro, Arkansas (population ~2,324), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 14,513 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. 54 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Murfreesboro water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0270 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Treatment Technique | 96 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 72 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 14 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71958 | — | 99 | 54 | Delight Waterworks |
All ZIP Codes in Murfreesboro
- 71958 - 99 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 Murfreesboro
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 Murfreesboro
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Murfreesboro's Housing Stock?
With 67% 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, Murfreesboro has a median build year of 1971; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.
Over half of homes in Murfreesboro 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.
Murfreesboro: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Of the low, moderate and elevated tiers on this page, Murfreesboro falls in the elevated one - its remediation estimate tops 2% of median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Murfreesboro equal about 4.3% 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 $2,980–$6,860. Home values here are 19% below the Arkansas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Murfreesboro
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 Murfreesboro, the mean across ZIP codes of what water systems reported as their 90th-percentile lead results sits above 0.015 mg/L, and 67% 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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Murfreesboro
Historical NFIP data for Murfreesboro contains 2 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $4,505. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $4,620 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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