Arkansas · population 5,315
Lead pipes in Sheridan, AR
519 lines still unidentified
Most of Sheridan (population 5,315) gets its water from South Sheridan Water Assoc. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 519 of 2,023 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of South Sheridan Water Assoc'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 26%
- Non-lead 74%
Latest lead test for South Sheridan Water Assoc (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 7 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 South Sheridan Water Assoc.
Water systems serving Sheridan
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Sheridan Water AssocMain system | 0 | 0 | 519 | 0% |
| Little Creek Water AssociationServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 573 | 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 Sheridan
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on South Sheridan Water Assoc'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
- Redfield1,397 unknown
- Haskell830 unknown
- Benton6,564 unknown
- White Hall8,450 unknown
- Bryant2,047 unknown
- Alexander9,804 lead + galv. lines
- Shannon Hills409 unknown
- Wrightsville9,804 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sheridan, AR have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but South Sheridan Water Assoc still lists 519 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sheridan?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sheridan in South Sheridan Water Assoc's service area (PWSID AR0000219). Little Creek Water Association also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sheridan home has a lead service line?
Search your address on South Sheridan Water Assoc'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 Sheridan 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 South Sheridan Water Assoc whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.