Arkansas · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Baxter County, AR
9 community water systems serving Baxter County reported 0 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,710 of unknown material. The most are in Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority.
0.3% of these systems' 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 44%
Water systems serving Baxter County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview-Midway Public Water AuthorityBaxter County | 0 | 22 | 25 | 1.4% |
| Mountain Home WaterworksBaxter County | 0 | 13 | 6,648 | 0.2% |
| North East Public Water AuthBaxter County | 0 | 0 | 574 | 0% |
| Cotter WaterworksBaxter County | 0 | 0 | 207 | 0% |
| Norfork WaterworksBaxter County | 0 | 0 | 144 | 0% |
| Edgewood Bay WaterBaxter County | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0% |
| Briarcliff WaterworksBaxter County | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0% |
| Gassville WaterworksBaxter County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Brunner Hill Public Water AuthorityBaxter County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Baxter County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Baxter County reported 0 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,710 of unknown material.
Which Baxter County water systems have the most lead lines?
Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority (22), Mountain Home Waterworks (13).
How do I check my home in Baxter County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.