Is Conway tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Conway'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
3.8 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Conway

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Conway

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Conway
Arkansas

720,327,203,472,035 · Brewer Lake and Cadron Creek

Water Quality in Conway, AR (2026)

Low Risk Updated March 2026 67,336 residents
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82
Purity Score

Residents of Conway draw from Brewer Lake and Cadron Creek infrastructure managed by Conway Water Department. This 2026 analysis evaluates safety, identifies any concerns, and recommends the best home filtration options.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.5 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
3.8 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Conway tap water is sourced from Brewer Lake and Cadron Creek and treated by Conway Water Department. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Conway Water FAQ

Is Conway AR tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Conway 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 Conway AR use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Conway 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 Conway AR water and what is the TDS level?
Conway water hardness is 3.8 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 125 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Conway AR drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Conway drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Conway?
Based on Conway's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Conway 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
  • Conway Water Department CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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