Prattsville, AR Water Safety: 88/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems serving Prattsville hold a strong EPA compliance record — the city places among the better-performing areas in AR with few health-based violations on file.
How Prattsville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Prattsville Residents
- Homes built before 1986: 47% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- CDC health risk index: 14.06 — above typical levels.
Prattsville's Water Providers
2 independent water providers serve Prattsville, AR — 2 systems appear in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Prattsville, Arkansas (population ~1,489), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 3,328 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Prattsville — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Prattsville: 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
Prattsville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Prattsville
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72129 | A | Prattsville Waterworks | 1,341 |
All ZIP Codes in Prattsville
- 72129 [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.
Prattsville Community Health Snapshot
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
Prattsville Infrastructure Age
With 47% 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
Pre-1986 construction carries elevated plumbing-era lead risk because lead solder was widely used before that federal ban. In Prattsville, the median build year of 1982 indicates a housing stock where that older fraction represents a significant share of the residential inventory.
Most homes in Prattsville were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Prattsville: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 47% pre-rule share in Prattsville keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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