CITY REPORT AR

Wabbaseka, AR Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
0
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 3
Radon Risk (Low)
$71K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation (1.7% of home value)

Wabbaseka Water: The Quick Version

  • Average lead level: 0.001 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 79% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 16.55 - above typical levels.

Water Systems Serving Wabbaseka

Most residential addresses in Wabbaseka, AR are served by a single water utility - the dominant system among the 1 provider tracked in federal data.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Wabbaseka, Arkansas (population ~425), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 15,204 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Water Sources

Wabbaseka water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 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

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
72175 Grand Prairie Regional Water 15,204

All ZIP Codes in Wabbaseka

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Wabbaseka

11.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
17.6%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
19%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.2% ↑
Diabetes 17.6% ↑
Mental Health 19% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

How Old Is Wabbaseka's Housing Stock?

1966
Median Build Year
79%
Built Before 1986
48%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 79% 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

Viewed through the lens of construction era, Wabbaseka is predominantly an older city - a median build year of 1966 puts most of the residential inventory in the range where pre-1986 plumbing materials were the standard.

1966
Median Year Built
79%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
48%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (48%) 1970–1986 (31%) Post-1986 (21%)

Over half of homes in Wabbaseka 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.

Wabbaseka: Remediation Cost in Perspective

The household financial perspective in Wabbaseka reflects a moderate cost-to-value ratio - an equity share that is not trivially small but remains within the range where most homeowners can address documented water and safety issues by treating the expense as a real line item in property planning rather than a discretionary one.

Median Home Value
$70,800
Est. Remediation
$1,200
Remediation as % of home value 1.7%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Wabbaseka. The estimated $800–$1,800 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 47% below the Arkansas average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Wabbaseka

79%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.001
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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.

If 79% of the Wabbaseka inventory comes from before the federal ban on lead-bearing solder - and if utility samples sit at or near 0.015 mg/L - the gap between citywide averages and one specific faucet becomes a practical concern rather than a theoretical one. That is why one-home reads exist as a separate measurement. A certified filter through retailer networks addresses confirmed exposure where it appears in a household.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Wabbaseka

2
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$34,000
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Wabbaseka contains 2 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $34,000. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wabbaseka water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Wabbaseka is 0.001 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Wabbaseka?
Wabbaseka is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 425 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Wabbaseka?
Estimated remediation costs in Wabbaseka average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,800. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Wabbaseka, AR Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ar/wabbaseka/
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