Water Quality in FORT SMITH, AR (72913)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 72913.

115

Total Violations

Health-Based

115

Monitoring / Reporting

105

Resolved

What does this mean?

105 of 115 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 115 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 1 Population served: 80

Violations Detail (115 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 4, 2025	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 4, 2025	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Active	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 9, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 9, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 15, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 15, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 15, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 22, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 22, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(15)

Public Notice

Oct 4Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 4Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

Apr 9Resolved

Public Notice

Apr 9Resolved

2024(15)

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Dec 31Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Dec 31Active

TTHM

Dec 31Active

TTHM

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

E. COLI

Feb 29Resolved

E. COLI

Feb 29Resolved

E. COLI

Feb 29Resolved

E. COLI

Jan 31Resolved

E. COLI

Jan 31Resolved

E. COLI

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

FORT SMITH (72913) has 115 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 10 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in FORT SMITH, AR (72913)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (115 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(15)

2024(15)

2023(47)

2022(32)

2021(6)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

Activated Carbon Filter

UV Water Purifier

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