Oneida, AR Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Oneida tap water earns a high safety grade — above-average compliance with AR and federal standards.
How Oneida Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Oneida Water
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 19 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Oneida
While 1 water system appear in federal records for Oneida, AR, one provider supplies the majority of residential connections — making it the central point of infrastructure and compliance accountability for most households.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Oneida, Arkansas, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 3,642 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Oneida — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Oneida: B (73/100)
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
Oneida water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Oneida
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72369 | B | BARTON LEXA WATER ASSOCIATION | 3,642 |
All ZIP Codes in Oneida
- 72369 [B]
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.
Health Outcomes in Oneida
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
Flood & Climate Risk in Oneida
FEMA-designated flood zones cover a small share of Oneida's ZIP codes, and NFIP claim volume reflects that limited exposure. Flood-related water quality disruptions — overwhelmed treatment capacity, well contamination, backflow — are infrequent where flood events themselves are rare.
Oneida has a relatively low flood history with 1 FEMA claims on record. While risk is limited, severe weather events can still impact water infrastructure.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,200</strong> remediation cost per household.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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