Tuckerman, AR: Lead Above EPA Limits - Home Safety 95/100
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Tuckerman: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Tap water monitoring data for Tuckerman shows a consistently clean picture in AR - few violations on record, compliance well above the median.
How Tuckerman Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Tuckerman Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.036 mg/L - exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 84% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.52 - above typical levels.
Tuckerman's Water Providers
At present, 3 utilities serve the bulk of Tuckerman, AR's residential water connections out of 4 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Tuckerman, Arkansas (population ~1,907), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 9,651 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.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Tuckerman: A (95/100)
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
Tuckerman water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0360 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72473 | A | 5 | 0 | Tuckerman Waterworks |
All ZIP Codes in Tuckerman
- 72473 [A] - 5 violations
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Tuckerman 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
What's in Tuckerman's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Tuckerman Infrastructure Age
With 84% 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
Lead solder was standard in copper plumbing until federally banned in 1986; lead pipes were common in service lines pre-1970. Tuckerman's median build year of 1976 reflects a housing stock where these older materials are a pervasive feature - not a rare legacy - of the residential plumbing landscape.
Over half of homes in Tuckerman 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Tuckerman
The equity-to-remediation ratio in Tuckerman is moderate - worth planning for but within reach for most property owners.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Tuckerman. The estimated $800–$1,800 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 37% below the Arkansas average.
Tuckerman: 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.
Jointly, the 84% older-stock share in Tuckerman alongside aggregate readings past the regulatory action threshold raises lead to a near-term homeowner attention point - sharper for families with young children.
<strong>1 ZIP code</strong> (100% of the city) exceeds the EPA lead action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Tuckerman: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Tuckerman contains 18 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $13,246. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 <strong>$1,200</strong> 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.
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