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

Groundwater under influence of surface water 80 people served
42 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1820 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Contaminants Found

E. COLIMonitoring
10 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

7 violations
Has active
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
Has active
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1820 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 89th percentile More violations

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.

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