Arkansas · population 3,174
Lead pipes in Fordyce, AR
1,288 lines still unidentified
Most of Fordyce (population 3,174) gets its water from Fordyce Water Co. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,288 of 1,656 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Fordyce Water Co's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Arkansas average (0.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 78%
- Non-lead 22%
Latest lead test for Fordyce Water Co (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Fordyce Water Co.
Water systems serving Fordyce
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordyce Water CoMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,288 | 0% |
| Fordyce Rural Water AssocServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Fordyce
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fordyce Water Co's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Hampton406 unknown
- Warren1,970 unknown
- Camdenno lead reported
- Star1,183 unknown
- Sheridan519 unknown
- Pine Bluff8,450 unknown
- Smackover604 unknown
- White Hall8,450 unknown
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Questions
Does Fordyce, AR have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Fordyce Water Co still lists 1,288 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fordyce?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fordyce in Fordyce Water Co's service area (PWSID AR0000164). Fordyce Rural Water Assoc also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fordyce home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fordyce Water Co'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 Fordyce 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 Fordyce Water Co whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.