Lead Pipe Map

Arkansas · population 6,017

Lead pipes in Alma, AR

1,116 lines still unidentified

Most of Alma (population 6,017) gets its water from Hwy 71 Water District #1 Pwa. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,116 of 2,469 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.

0% of Hwy 71 Water District #1 Pwa's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Arkansas average (0.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
1,116Unknown material
1,353Non-lead

Latest lead test for Hwy 71 Water District #1 Pwa (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Hwy 71 Water District #1 Pwa.

Water systems serving Alma

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Hwy 71 Water District #1 PwaMain system001,1160%
Alma WaterworksServes nearby areas001,2160%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Alma

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hwy 71 Water District #1 Pwa's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapHwy 71 Water District #1 Pwa details

No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.

Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Alma, AR have lead pipes?

None are confirmed, but Hwy 71 Water District #1 Pwa still lists 1,116 service lines as unknown material.

Who supplies water to Alma?

EPA's service area maps place most of Alma in Hwy 71 Water District #1 Pwa's service area (PWSID AR0000145). Alma Waterworks also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Alma home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Hwy 71 Water District #1 Pwa's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Alma be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Hwy 71 Water District #1 Pwa whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.