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Eureka Springs, AR Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Eureka Springs, AR — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Eureka Springs's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Eureka Springs Waterworks PWSID: AR0000075 Updated: 2026 Q2
✅

No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 7.00 ppb, 47% of the action level and no violations are open. PFAS was sampled but not enough times for a compliance determination.

B

Eureka Springs earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations and lead, with state inspection findings. PFAS not tested.

Lead: 7.00 ppb — 47% of the federal action level
PFAS sampled, too few results to judge
2 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Eureka Springs's lead level vs. all Arkansas community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 7.00 ppb — 47% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 14% of Arkansas utilities
Population Served
2085
~1733 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Active Violations
0
2 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
47% of EPA action level
7.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 7.00 ppb, 47% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2023 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2017 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

2 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Eureka Springs Waterworks
PWSID AR0000075
Water source Surface water — Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Population served 2,085
Service connections 1,733
Systems serving this area 3
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eureka Springs tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 7.00 ppb, 47% of the action level.
Does Eureka Springs water have PFAS? ▼
It was sampled, but no sampling point had enough results for a compliance determination.
Who supplies water to Eureka Springs? ▼
Eureka Springs Waterworks (PWSID AR0000075), one of 3 systems serving this area. Surface water. Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2024-09-24. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Eureka Springs Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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