ZipCheckup grade for 72744: A.
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Lincoln, AR (72744): 3 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 99/100
EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Lincoln Waterworks)
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 72744 in Lincoln, AR contain 5 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 3 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 3 health-based violations and 2 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.001 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.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 99/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 72744 in Lincoln, Arkansas is mapped to the water system Lincoln Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000572). This system provides water to approximately 6,690 people from surface water sources.
There are 4 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Waterworks | AR0000572 | 6,690 | Surface water |
| Prairie Grove Waterworks | AR0000573 | 9,615 | Surface water |
| Washington Water Authority Wwa | AR0000574 | 20,140 | Surface water |
| Benton-washington Regional Pwa | AR0000871 | 30 | Surface water |
Other Water Quality Reports in Arkansas
- 71601 (Pine Bluff)
- 71602 (White Hall) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 71603 (Pine Bluff) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 71611 (Pine Bluff)
- 71612 (White Hall)
- 71613 (Pine Bluff)
- 71630 (Arkansas City)
- 71631 (Banks) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 71635 (Crossett) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 71638 (Dermott) - 20 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 71639 (Dumas) - 90 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 71640 (Eudora) - 28 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 71642 (Fountain Hill) - 18 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 71643 (Gould) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 71644 (Grady) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 71646 (Hamburg) - 18 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 71647 (Hermitage)
- 71651 (Jersey)
- 71652 (Kingsland) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 71653 (Lake Village) - 25 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 72769 (Summers) - 6 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 72749 (Morrow) - 6 mi
- 72753 (Prairie Grove) - 7 mi - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 72717 (Canehill) - 8 mi - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 74965 (Westville, OK) - 10 mi - 58 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 72704 (Fayetteville) - 11 mi - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 72730 (Farmington) - 11 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 72774 (West Fork) - 12 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 72729 (Evansville) - 12 mi
- 72737 (Greenland) - 14 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Lincoln Waterworks (AR0000572) 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.
Compliance History
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 72744 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.
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 72744 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 5 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 72744 (primary system: Lincoln Waterworks), including 3 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 72744's water come from?
The recorded water source for Lincoln Waterworks, a system mapped to ZIP code 72744, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 6,690 people.
How does Lincoln water compare to the national average?
Lincoln's Home Safety Score ranks better than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 75% within Arkansas.
How can I get my water tested in Lincoln?
If Lincoln 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 72744 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 72744 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.001 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). 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 72744?
72744 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Washington 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
ZipCheckup. (2026). Lincoln, AR (72744): 3 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 99/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/72744/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 72744
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72769 | Summers, AR | 5.7 mi | A | 2 |
| 72749 | Morrow, AR | 6.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 72753 | Prairie Grove, AR | 6.6 mi | A | 4 |
| 72717 | Canehill, AR | 7.6 mi | A | 4 |
| 74965 | Westville, OK | 9.5 mi | N/A | 58 |
| 72704 | Fayetteville, AR | 11.2 mi | A | 5 |
| 72730 | Farmington, AR | 11.4 mi | A | 3 |
| 72774 | West Fork, AR | 11.5 mi | A | 2 |
| 72729 | Evansville, AR | 12.2 mi | A | 0 |
| 72737 | Greenland, AR | 14.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
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