Is Springdale tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Springdale'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
4.2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Springdale

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Springdale

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Springdale
Arkansas

727,627,276,472,765 · Beaver Lake

Springdale Water Safety and Contaminant Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 84,161 residents
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82
Purity Score

This 2026 water quality report for Springdale compiles data from EPA SDWIS, EWG testing records, and the Springdale Water Utilities consumer confidence report. Scores, contaminant levels, and matched filter recommendations are below.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.4 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
4.2 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Springdale tap water is sourced from Beaver Lake and treated by Springdale Water Utilities. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Springdale Water FAQ

Is Springdale AR tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Springdale 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 Springdale AR use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Springdale uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.3 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 Springdale AR water and what is the TDS level?
Springdale water hardness is 4.2 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 140 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Springdale AR drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Springdale drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Springdale?
Based on Springdale's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Springdale 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
  • Springdale Water Utilities CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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