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Updated 2026-10-15
Water system record · AR0000041

Bentonville Water Utilities

Bentonville Water Utilities serves 51,250 people from surface water. 31 results are on record. No measured result is above a legal limit.

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Purity ScoreHow the 99 is builtAR0000041 · 51,250 served
99/100 · ExcellentConfidence: moderate
above a reference
0
detected, within reference or no limit
2
not detected
29
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)100
  • Metals & lead97
  • Disinfection by-products—Not monitored
  • Track record (violations)100

Subject scores out of 100. 3 of 4 subjects measured; disinfection pending a source.

System-level record, not a test of your tap. How we score

Source
Surface Water
Serves 1 city area on record.
Population
51,250
as reported to EPA
Type
Community Water System
Arkansas
Cities
1
Bentonville
Records
31 results
latest 2026
FindingsAll resultsComplianceWhat you can doProductsRecordsFAQ
What stands out

No measured result is above a legal limit

No measured result is above a legal limit.

Coverage by group

31 results on record
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)
    1 detected · 28 not detected
  • Metals & lead
    1 detected
  • Disinfection by-products
    Not monitored
  • Other
    1 not detected
  • Above a limit or reference
  • Detected
  • Not detected
  • Not monitored
Every detected result

2 detected results

  • Pb
    Lead (90th percentile)EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule) · 2026
    15 µg/L federal action level
    1µg/L
    Within reference
  • 6:2 FTS
    1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)EPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
    6.2ng/L
    Detected · no limit
29 other contaminants tested, none detected
  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
  • 4:2 FTS
  • 8:2 FTS
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
  • ADONA
  • HFPO-DA (GenX)
  • NEtFOSAA
  • NFDHA
  • NMeFOSAA
  • PFBA
  • PFBS
  • PFDA
  • PFDoA
  • PFEESA
  • PFHpA
  • PFHpS
  • PFHxA
  • PFHxS
  • PFMBA
  • PFMPA
  • PFNA
  • PFOA
  • PFOS
  • PFPeA
  • PFPeS
  • PFTA
  • PFTrDA
  • PFUnA
  • Lithium

Compliance and coverage

Lead service lines

23,806service lines inventoried

  • Lead0
  • Galvanized, to replace10
  • Material unknown0
  • Not lead23,796

From the utility's inventory reported to EPA (2026Q2). Look up your address with the utility.

Compliance

0health-based violations in the last 10 years

From EPA SDWIS. A clean violation history means no enforcement action was recorded; it does not cover contaminants without a limit.

Not in this recordDisinfection by-products weren't monitored in this dataset

No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.

A federal limit (an MCL or action level) is an enforceable legal cap; a health goal is often stricter. Meeting the limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance, and PurityMap publishes no overall compliance verdict.

What you can do

Test first, then treat what was found

  1. 01 · TestTest your own tap

    Plumbing inside a home can add lead that the system record can't show. A tap test tells you what reaches your glass.

    Certified lab
    How to test your tap →
  2. 02 · LeadLead-certified carbon filter, or reverse osmosis

    lead 1 µg/L, below the 15 µg/L action level

    NSF/ANSI 53 (lead)
    Treatment for Lead →
  3. 03 · PFASReverse osmosis, or carbon certified for PFAS

    6:2 FTS 6.2 ng/L detected (no federal or state limit)

    NSF/ANSI 53 or 58, with 6:2 FTS named on the listing
    Treatment for PFAS →

Understand water treatment technologies →

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who does BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES serve?

BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES (PWS ID AR0000041) is a public water system serving 51,250 people in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Where does BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES get its water?

BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES is on record as drawing from surface water. The source shapes which contaminants matter most for this system.

What does BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES's monitoring record show?

PurityMap's record for BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES holds 31 findings: 1 detected within the reference, 1 detected with no limit and 29 not detected, from 31 evidence records. Every finding links to its source; a substance that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.

Is BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES's water safe to drink?

PurityMap does not issue a safety verdict. It publishes BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES's measured results against each contaminant's benchmark so you can read them in context. Safety depends on the specific finding, your plumbing, and how the water reaches your tap.

How current is this BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES data?

The latest published record for BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES is dated 2026-10-15. Utilities report on regulatory cycles, so results reflect the monitoring period rather than a live reading.

Does this assessment represent my home's tap water?

No. It is assessed at the water-system level from BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES's own monitoring. It does not cover the service line to your building or the plumbing inside it, which can add lead and other metals after the water leaves the system. A tap test is the way to know what reaches your glass.

What contaminants were detected in BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES?

Lead (90th percentile) and 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS) were detected in this record. Each finding shows its measured value, its reference and its source on this page.

What should I do if I'm concerned about PFAS in BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES's water?

Start with what the record shows: the PFAS findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific PFAS compounds in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.

What should I do if I'm concerned about lead in BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES's water?

Start with what the record shows: the lead findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific contaminant in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.

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Sources and dataAll 31 records and their sourcesEPA UCMR 5 · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule)+
SubstanceResultReferenceSampledStatusEvidence
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)6.2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Detected, no limitView evidence
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)< 3 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)< 3 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)< 3 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detectedView evidence
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Lithium< 9 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)2023-04-05 to 2024-01-10Not detected—
Lead (90th percentile)1 µg/L15 µg/L federal action level2026–2028 monitoring period (still open)Below limitView evidence
  • UCMR5 Analytical Results

    UCMR5 Analytical Results: BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES (AR0000041)

    US EPA

    Published
    2026-10-15
    Newest sample
    2024-01-10
    Findings here
    30

    View source ↗Source record

  • State SDWIS Compliance Record

    Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES (AR0000041)

    US EPA SDWIS

    Published
    2026-10-13
    Newest sample
    2028
    Findings here
    1

    View source ↗Source record

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  • Lab-certified results

    ETR Labs Basic Water Quality Test Kit

    ETR Laboratories

    50+ substances, including lead, copper, arsenic, nitrate, hardness and coliform bacteria

    • Analyzed by Environmental Testing and Research Laboratories (ETR Labs), Leominster, MA · ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ANAB certificate AT-2638
    • Turnaround: 2–4 business days after the lab receives it

    What it can't tell you: It does not test PFAS, and not every result on the panel falls under the lab's accredited scope.

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    Commercial

    Filters for the lead found in water from BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES

    ★ Best choice: Brita Elite Water Filter Pitcher, certified for lead.

    Filters for the lead found in water from BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES
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    ★ Best choiceBrita Elite Water Filter PitcherBritaCertified for Lead (NSF/ANSI 53, WQA)$Check price on Amazon
    Also goodAquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow Under-Sink Filter (AQ-6300M)AquasanaCertified for Lead (NSF/ANSI 53, WQA)$$Check price at Aquasana
    Also goodAquasana Clean Water Machine Countertop Filter (AQ-CWM2)AquasanaCertified for Lead (NSF/ANSI 53, WQA)$$Check price at Aquasana
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    Also goodSmartFlow® Reverse OsmosisAquasana · Treats only drinking water at its own faucet, not showers or the rest of the house.Certified for lead (WQA)$$$Check price at Aquasana
    Also goodWaterdrop G3P600 Tankless Reverse-Osmosis SystemWaterdropCertified for Lead (NSF/ANSI 58-2024, IAPMO)$$$Check price at Waterdrop
    Also goodWaterdrop G3P800 Tankless Reverse-Osmosis SystemWaterdropCertified for Lead (NSF/ANSI 58-2024, IAPMO)

    ★ Best available: iSpring WGB32B-PFKS PFAS & Heavy Metals Whole House Filter, the best fit here; nothing in this group is certified yet.

    Filters for the lead found in water from BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES
    PickProductCertificationPriceLink
    ★ Best availableiSpring WGB32B-PFKS PFAS & Heavy Metals Whole House FilteriSpring · It does not reduce total dissolved solids or soften hard water, and its PFAS result comes from SGS lab testing rather than an NSF/ANSI certification.Use code REFISPRING at checkout: 10% off your first iSpring order.Brand lab-tested, not independently certified for lead$$$Check price at iSpring

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    Lead service lines

    Ask your utility first

    BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES reported 10 galvanized service lines to replace in EPA’s inventory (2026Q2). Many utilities replace these lines for free or share the cost. Ask BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES whether your home’s line is on its list before you pay anyone.

    Local help

    Think your plumbing may be adding lead?

    Call to be connected with a local plumbing provider about lead service lines, repiping or fixture replacement.

    Call a local plumber: (844) 976-3611
    $$$
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    Also goodAquaTru Carafe Countertop Reverse-Osmosis Purifier (AT100)AquaTruCertified for Lead (NSF/ANSI 58, IAPMO)$$$Check price on Amazon
    Also goodAquaTru Classic Countertop Reverse-Osmosis Purifier (AT2000)AquaTruCertified for Lead (NSF/ANSI 58, IAPMO)$$$Check price on Amazon
    Also goodAquasana Claryum 2-Stage Under-Sink Filter (AQ-5200)AquasanaCertified for Lead (NSF/ANSI 53, WQA)$$Check price on Amazon
    Also goodCulligan ZeroWater 10-Cup Pitcher (ZEROP10)Culligan ZeroWaterCertified for Lead (NSF/ANSI 53, IAPMO)$Check price on Amazon
    Also goodFrizzlife SP99 Under-Sink FilterFrizzlife Technology IncCertified for Lead (NSF/ANSI 53-2024, IAPMO)$$Check price on Amazon
    Also goodPUR Plus Faucet Filter (FM2500V)PURCertified for Lead (NSF/ANSI 53, IAPMO)$Check price on Amazon
    Also goodPatriot Pure Ultimate Water Filtration SystemPatriot Pure (4Patriots)Certified for Lead (NSF/ANSI 53, NSF, IAPMO)$$Check price on Amazon
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    Also goodiSpring RO5004F Tankless Reverse Osmosis System with UViSpring · Its PFAS and lead reduction claims are iSpring's own, with no third-party certification named for this model, and it treats only the water at its own faucet.Use code REFISPRING at checkout: 10% off your first iSpring order.Brand lab-tested, not independently certified for lead$$$Check price at iSpring
    Also goodWaterdrop X12 Reverse Osmosis SystemWaterdrop · Its IAPMO NSF/ANSI 58 certification covers TDS reduction only, so its PFAS and lead claims rest on Waterdrop's own SGS lab testing.Brand lab-tested, not independently certified for lead$$$$Check price at Waterdrop