Arkansas · population 1,101
Lead pipes in Wooster, AR
399 lines still unidentified
Most of Wooster (population 1,101) gets its water from Wooster Waterworks. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 399 of 2,037 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Wooster Waterworks'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 20%
- Non-lead 80%
Latest lead test for Wooster Waterworks (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 Wooster Waterworks.
Water systems serving Wooster
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooster WaterworksMain system | 0 | 0 | 399 | 0% |
| Greenbrier WaterworksServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,162 | 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 Wooster
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wooster Waterworks'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
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Questions
Does Wooster, AR have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Wooster Waterworks still lists 399 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wooster?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wooster in Wooster Waterworks's service area (PWSID AR0000196). Greenbrier Waterworks also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wooster home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Wooster Waterworks'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 Wooster 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 Wooster Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.