Arkansas · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jefferson County, AR
11 community water systems serving Jefferson County reported 252 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 21,275 of unknown material. The most are in Altheimer Waterworks.
0.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Arkansas average (0.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 74%
- Non-lead 25%
Water systems serving Jefferson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altheimer WaterworksJefferson County | 252 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Liberty UtilitiesJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 8,450 | 0% |
| Hardin Water AssociationJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 4,296 | 0% |
| Grand Prairie Regional WaterArkansas County | 0 | 0 | 2,890 | 0% |
| Watson Chapel Water AssocJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 1,488 | 0% |
| Jefferson Public Water AuthorityJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 1,436 | 0% |
| Redfield WaterworksJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 1,397 | 0% |
| Ladd Water AssociationJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 608 | 0% |
| Center Grove Water AssociationGrant County | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0% |
| Wabbaseka WaterworksJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 181 | 0% |
| Adc - Tucker Unit MaintJefferson 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 Jefferson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jefferson County reported 252 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 21,275 of unknown material.
Which Jefferson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Altheimer Waterworks (252).
How do I check my home in Jefferson 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.