Health Violations Found

Damascus, AR (72039): 9 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 5 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Guy Waterworks)

Health Violations Found

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 72039 in Damascus, AR contain 16 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 9 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Issues 9 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level 0.003 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2007-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 9 health-based violations and 7 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.003 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
16 violations 9 health-based
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
5
Water Systems
2,438
People Served
9
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Reported Lead Result1.3× the national median for this measure
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$147K
Median Home Value23% above state median ($120K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

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Canonical components

EPA water compliance
68/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
84/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (5) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 72039 in Damascus, Arkansas is mapped to the water system Guy Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000192). This system provides water to approximately 2,438 people from surface water sources.

There are 5 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Guy Waterworks AR0000192 2,438 Surface water
Community Water System AR0000101 18,628 Surface water
Damascus Water Works AR0000190 2,235 Surface water
Wooster Waterworks AR0000196 5,000 Surface water
Greenbrier Waterworks AR0000191 12,938 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Guy Waterworks (AR0000192) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Compliance History

2021 2022 1 2023 4 2024 3 2025 1
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations

UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 72039 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

CPSC product recall notices

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Protect Your Home in Damascus

Based on local data for ZIP 72039, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

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Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

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Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 72039 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 16 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 72039 (primary system: Guy Waterworks), including 9 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 72039's water come from?

The recorded water source for Guy Waterworks, a system mapped to ZIP code 72039, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 2,438 people.

How can I get my water tested in Damascus?

If Guy Waterworks supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 72039 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 72039 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.003 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2007-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 72039?

72039 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Faulkner County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Damascus, AR (72039): 9 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/72039/
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Page version: October 2026.

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