Arkansas · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sharp County, AR
10 community water systems serving Sharp County reported 1 lead and 328 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,433 of unknown material. The most are in Cherokee Village Water Assoc.
3.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Arkansas average (0.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.9%
- Unknown 52%
- Non-lead 44%
Water systems serving Sharp County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Village Water AssocFulton County | 0 | 328 | 1,608 | 10% |
| Highland Water AssociationFulton County | 1 | 0 | 833 | <0.1% |
| Cave City WaterworksIndependence County | 0 | 0 | 834 | 0% |
| Hardy WaterworksSharp County | 0 | 0 | 437 | 0% |
| Evening Shade WaterworksSharp County | 0 | 0 | 392 | 0% |
| Ozark Acres Water AssociationSharp County | 0 | 0 | 284 | 0% |
| Williford WaterworksSharp County | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Deer Run Water CompanySharp County | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0% |
| Grange-Calamine Water AssocIndependence County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ash Flat Water CompanyFulton 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 Sharp County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sharp County reported 1 lead and 328 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,433 of unknown material.
Which Sharp County water systems have the most lead lines?
Cherokee Village Water Assoc (328), Highland Water Association (1).
How do I check my home in Sharp 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.