CITY REPORT AR

Saffell, AR: 1 Violation - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$158K
Median Home Value

Key Facts for Saffell Residents

  • Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
  • Homes built before 1986: 43% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.21.

Saffell's Water Providers

Service in Saffell, AR can differ by address: 2 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 2 largest are listed with their violation records.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Saffell, Arkansas (population ~337), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 1,866 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Water Sources

Saffell water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Saffell
  • Lead action-level status: not available

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
Chlorine Disinfectant 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
72572 — 1 0 Strawberry Waterworks

All ZIP Codes in Saffell

  • 72572 - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

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

Saffell Community Health Snapshot

10.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
19.3%
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 10.4% ↑
Diabetes 13.4% ↑
Mental Health 19.3% ↑

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

What's in Saffell's Water?

Chlorine 2 violations
Disinfectant · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 4 mg/L

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

Saffell Infrastructure Age

1997
Median Build Year
43%
Built Before 1986
12%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 43% 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

When a home in Saffell 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 1997. 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.

1997
Median Year Built
43%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
12%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (12%) 1970–1986 (31%) Post-1986 (57%)

Most homes in Saffell 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.

Saffell: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

43%
Homes Built Before 1986

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Saffell?
EPA records list 1 EPA violation for Saffell water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
How many water systems serve Saffell?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Saffell. The related population figure in our data is approximately 337 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Saffell, AR: 1 Violation - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ar/saffell/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Saffell, AR: 1 Violation - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ar/saffell/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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