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Lead service lines in Texarkana, AR

4 water utilities serve Texarkana, with approximately 51,800 people served.

Last verified from EPA SDWIS + utility inventories: 2026-04-14
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Lead Service Lines in Texarkana, AR

Texarkana's four water systems serve approximately 51,800 residents. Currently, there is no confirmed data on the number of lead service lines in the area—a gap that makes it harder for residents to know their risk.

What we know

Lead service lines are pipes made of lead that connect the water main in the street to your home. Lead can leach into drinking water, especially if water sits in the pipes or if the water is corrosive. The larger utilities serving Texarkana—Texarkana Water Utilities (50,815 people) and Miller County Public Water Authority (803 people)—have not publicly reported their lead service line inventory data.

This doesn't mean lead isn't present; it means the data hasn't been disclosed or collected yet. Federal rules require larger utilities to complete lead service line inventories by 2024, so information may become available soon.

Your water system

The four utilities serving Texarkana are:

  • Texarkana Water Utilities — serves most of the city
  • Miller County Public Water Authority — serves a smaller portion
  • R V A F Texarkana — serves approximately 120 people
  • Cottonshed Waterworks — serves approximately 62 people

What you can do now

Even without a complete inventory, you can reduce lead exposure. Use cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water pulls lead from pipes faster). If you haven't used water for more than a few hours, run the cold tap for 30 seconds before drinking. Consider a water filter certified to reduce lead.

If you're buying or renting, ask your landlord or seller directly whether the service line is known to be lead.

Next steps for residents

  • Contact your water utility to ask if your address is on a lead service line and request their inventory timeline.
  • Check the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791) or visit epa.gov/lead for testing resources.
  • If concerned about health effects, especially for children under 6, speak with your pediatrician or call the CDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO.
  • Look for certified water filters at hardware stores if you decide to filter your tap water.

Utilities serving Texarkana

Common questions

How do I know if I have a lead service line in Texarkana?

Contact your water utility (Texarkana Water Utilities or your local provider) and ask if your address is on their lead service line inventory. You can also hire a plumber to inspect your pipes, though this can be costly. If your home was built before 1986, lead pipes are more likely.

Is Texarkana water safe to drink?

Texarkana's water systems are required to meet federal safety standards and provide annual water quality reports. However, lead service lines are a potential concern in older homes. Contact your utility for their latest water quality report and ask about lead sampling near your address.

What should I do if I'm worried about lead in my water?

Use cold water for drinking and cooking, let water run for 30 seconds after it sits unused, and consider a lead-reduction water filter. For health concerns—especially if you have young children—talk to your pediatrician or the CDC.

Will Texarkana replace lead service lines?

That depends on your water utility's replacement program and funding. Contact Texarkana Water Utilities or your local provider to ask about their lead service line replacement plans and whether financial assistance is available.