Faulkner County, Arkansas
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Throughout Faulkner County, the 13 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Faulkner County Compares
How Faulkner County Compares
Faulkner County scores 4 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Faulkner County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 11.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $849, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.279% avg pipe failure probability
34.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Faulkner County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 22 total (22 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $849
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
52,329 housing units in Faulkner County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Faulkner County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Faulkner County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Faulkner County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Faulkner County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conway Water System | 64,008 | 12 |
| 2 | Beaverfork Pwa | 4,220 | 12 |
| 3 | GREENBRIER WATERWORKS | 12,938 | 10 |
| 4 | Wooster Waterworks | 5,000 | 10 |
| 5 | Mayflower Waterworks | 7,390 | 6 |
14 total water systems serve Faulkner County.
All ZIP Codes in Faulkner County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Faulkner County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72058 | Greenbrier | 90 | A | 1 | $203K |
| 2 | 72173 | Vilonia | 90 | A | 0 | $202K |
| 3 | 72033 | Conway | 89 | A | 3 (2 health) | — |
| 4 | 72035 | Conway | 89 | A | 3 (2 health) | — |
| 5 | 72061 | Guy | 88 | A | 0 | — |
| 6 | 72106 | Mayflower | 85 | A | 0 | $173K |
| 7 | 72034 | Conway | 82 | B | 3 (2 health) | $250K |
| 8 | 72032 | Conway | 77 | B | 3 (2 health) | $183K |
| 9 | 72181 | Wooster | 75 | B | 9 (5 health) | $275K |
| 10 | 72045 | El Paso | 73 | B | 0 | $139K |
| 11 | 72047 | Enola | 73 | B | 0 | $170K |
| 12 | 72111 | Mount Vernon | 66 | C | 0 | $156K |
| 13 | 72136 | Romance | 66 | C | 0 | $153K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Faulkner County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Faulkner County, Arkansas
Overview
Faulkner County in Arkansas covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).
6 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 13 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.