Water Quality: Fort Smith, AR
1 water system • 86,209 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Fort Smith is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 86,209 people, and has 4 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Fort Smith's violation count is 91% below the national average for Arkansas. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli, Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Fort Smith
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT SMITH WATER UTILITIES | AR0000507 | Surface Water | 86,209 | 4 |
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.