Is Fort Smith tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Fort Smith's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
5.2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Fort Smith

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Fort Smith

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Fort Smith
Arkansas

729,017,290,372,904 · Arkansas River

Drinking Water in Fort Smith: 2026 Analysis

Low Risk Updated March 2026 87,650 residents
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82
Purity Score

Water quality in Fort Smith, Arkansas is evaluated here using public utility data and independent testing. The report includes a purity score, contaminant breakdown, and tailored filter recommendations.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
2.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.6 mg/L
Arsenic
0.3 mg/L
Hardness
5.2 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Fort Smith's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Fort Smith tap water is sourced from Arkansas River and treated by Fort Smith Water Utilities. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Fort Smith Water FAQ

Is Fort Smith AR tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Fort Smith tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Fort Smith AR use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Fort Smith uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.5 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Fort Smith AR water and what is the TDS level?
Fort Smith water hardness is 5.2 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 170 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Fort Smith AR drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Fort Smith drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Fort Smith?
Based on Fort Smith's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Fort Smith has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Fort Smith Water Utilities CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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