Fort Smith, AR Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
13 ZIP codes · 14 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 13 ZIP codes across Fort Smith, AR. Water systems associated with 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations; safety scores are not available for every area.
Home-safety conditions vary across Fort Smith, AR. We compared 13 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Fort Smith ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72901 | — | — | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 2 | 72902 | — | — | — | No data |
| 3 | 72903 | — | — | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 4 | 72904 | — | — | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 5 | 72905 | — | — | 4 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 6 | 72906 | — | — | — | No data |
| 7 | 72908 | — | — | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 8 | 72913 | — | — | — | No data |
| 9 | 72914 | — | — | — | No data |
| 10 | 72916 | — | — | 14 | 0.0150 mg/L |
| 11 | 72917 | — | — | — | No data |
| 12 | 72918 | — | — | — | No data |
| 13 | 72919 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
EPA Violations
- 14 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Fort Smith ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 9 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 2 of 6 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 of 6 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 7 | 1 |
| Chlorine dioxide | 4 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 3 | 2 |
| Public Notice Rule | 2 | 2 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Fort Smith has the highest home safety score?
Is Fort Smith water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 6 directly mapped ZIP records, 14 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 6 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.