Water Quality: Fayetteville, AR
4 water systems • 116,639 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Fayetteville is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 116,639 people, and has 167 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 12 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Fayetteville's violation count is 290% above the national average for Arkansas. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Fayetteville
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAYETTEVILLE WATERWORKS | AR0000569 | Surface Water | 116,398 | 0 |
| LAKE FOREST SUBORDINATE DIST | AR0000677 | Groundwater | 125 | 28 |
| GRASSY KNOB SUBORDINATE SD | ART001101 | Surface Water | 88 | 93 |
| KINGS HILL ESTATES | AR0000827 | Groundwater | 28 | 46 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.