Ash Fork, AZ Home Safety Data by ZIP
1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Ash Fork Water
- Homes built before 1986: 26% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $700 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.61 - above typical levels.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Ash Fork, Arizona, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 2,482 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.
EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Ash Fork.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Ash Fork
- Lead action-level status: not available
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
All ZIP Codes in Ash Fork
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.
Health Outcomes in Ash Fork
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
Housing & Infrastructure in Ash Fork
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
A post-1986 majority in Ash Fork's housing inventory - median build year 1992 - generally signals lower aggregate plumbing-era lead risk.
Most homes in Ash Fork 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Ash Fork Homeowners
At current valuations, Ash Fork sits in the low remediation-share tier - the equity impact of fixing documented issues is proportionally minor.
Remediation costs in Ash Fork are relatively low compared to home values. The $150–$1,400 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 39% below the Arizona average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Ash Fork
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.
In Ash Fork, the older-stock footprint runs at 26% - a contained slice - and aggregate utility readings land safely under the EPA action mark. That keeps lead off the local priority list, with a one-faucet draw remaining the only direct read on a specific address.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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