Pollard, AR Water Safety: 88/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Pollard records above-average water quality outcomes for AR; compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards and no systemic failures across its water systems.
How Pollard Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Pollard Water
- Homes built before 1986: 80% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- CDC health risk index: 15.9 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Pollard
Water delivery in Pollard, AR is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system — drawn from 3 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Pollard, Arkansas (population ~610), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 10,500 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Pollard — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Pollard: A (88/100)
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
Pollard water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Pollard
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72456 | A | Clay Company Reg Water District | 5,633 |
All ZIP Codes in Pollard
- 72456 [A]
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 Pollard
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
Housing & Infrastructure in Pollard
With 80% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Heavily weighted toward older construction, Pollard's housing stock carries a median build year of 1961. That profile puts a majority of homes in the era when lead-soldered copper plumbing was standard practice.
Over half of homes in Pollard were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Pollard
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.
When older housing represents 80% of the local inventory or aggregate readings approach the federal action level, an in-home check becomes the standard way to translate citywide averages into the specific reality of an individual Pollard address.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
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