Arkansas · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Desha County, AR
8 community water systems serving Desha County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,052 of unknown material.
0% 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%).
0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
2,052Unknown
541Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 79%
- Non-lead 21%
Water systems serving Desha County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC Gehee WaterworksDesha County | 0 | 0 | 1,209 | 0% |
| Pendleton-Pea Ridge Water AssnDesha County | 0 | 0 | 354 | 0% |
| WKMM Rural Water AssociationDesha County | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0% |
| Kelso-Rohwer Water AssociationDesha County | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0% |
| Watson WaterworksDesha County | 0 | 0 | 105 | 0% |
| Arkansas City WaterworksDesha County | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0% |
| Mitchellville WaterworksDesha County | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| Dumas WaterworksDesha County | 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 Desha County have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 2,052 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in Desha 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.