CITY REPORT AR HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 3

Prairie Grove, AR: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 99/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Prairie Grove: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Prairie Grove, AR scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.

How Prairie Grove Compares

Prairie Grove99/100
Arkansas avg91/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 99
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$228K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Prairie Grove Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.001 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 32% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.2.

Water Systems Serving Prairie Grove

When a city is linked to 5 water systems, as Prairie Grove, AR is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 3 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Prairie Grove, Arkansas (population ~10,425), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 156,021 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. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Prairie Grove: A (99/100)

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

Prairie Grove water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 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
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 6 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
72753 A 4 3 Washington Water Authority Wwa

All ZIP Codes in Prairie Grove

  • 72753 [A] - 4 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Prairie Grove

10.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.8%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 10.2% ↑
Diabetes 10.1% ↓
Mental Health 18.8% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Prairie Grove

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 6 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Revised Total Coliform Rule 2 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is Prairie Grove's Housing Stock?

1993
Median Build Year
32%
Built Before 1986
19%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

When a home in Prairie Grove was built matters for lead because federal rules adopted in 1986 limited how much lead new plumbing could contain; the local median build year is 1993. A median sits in the middle of a range, so some homes are older and some newer, and past repairs may have changed the pipes in either group. A plumber can identify the materials inside a home, and a lab test measures what reaches the tap.

1993
Median Year Built
32%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
19%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (19%) 1970–1986 (13%) Post-1986 (68%)

Most homes in Prairie Grove were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Prairie Grove: Remediation Cost in Perspective

The remediation-to-value ratio for Prairie Grove sits at the bottom of the scale.

Median Home Value
$227,900
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Prairie Grove 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 70% above the Arkansas average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Prairie Grove

32%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.001
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Prairie Grove

5
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$40,474
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Prairie Grove contains 5 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $40,474. 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 $600 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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Prairie Grove, AR

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Prairie Grove, AR?
Prairie Grove has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 4 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Prairie Grove?
EPA records list 4 EPA violations, including 3 health-based violations for Prairie Grove water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Prairie Grove water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Prairie Grove is 0.001 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Prairie Grove compare to Arkansas average?
Prairie Grove has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100, which is at or above the Arkansas state average of 91/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Prairie Grove?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Prairie Grove. The related population figure in our data is approximately 10,425 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Prairie Grove?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Prairie Grove: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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