Is Little Rock tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Little Rock'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
3.2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Little Rock

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Little Rock

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Little Rock
Arkansas

722,017,220,272,203 · Lake Maumelle

Water Quality in Little Rock, AR (2026)

Low Risk Updated March 2026 202,591 residents
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82
Purity Score

Water quality in Little Rock, 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 ppb
Nitrate
0.5 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
3.2 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Little Rock tap water is sourced from Lake Maumelle and treated by Central Arkansas Water. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Little Rock Water FAQ

Is Little Rock AR tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Little Rock 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 Little Rock AR use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Little Rock uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.4 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 Little Rock AR water and what is the TDS level?
Little Rock water hardness is 3.2 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 110 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Little Rock AR drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Little Rock drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Little Rock?
Based on Little Rock's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Little Rock 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
  • Central Arkansas Water CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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