Water Quality in Fort Smith, AR (72913)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 72913.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 1 water system serving this ZIP has exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are42 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 89% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1
Water Systems
42
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (1)
South Fork Heights Apartments
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Fort Smith (72913) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 42, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.