CENTERTON WATERWORKS Lead Service Line Inventory
About this water system
CENTERTON WATERWORKS serves approximately 27,243 people in Arkansas. The system draws water from surface sources like rivers or lakes.
Lead service line inventory status
As of now, CENTERTON WATERWORKS has not yet completed or published a lead service line inventory. This means the utility has not publicly documented how many homes are connected to lead pipes.
Federal law requires all water systems to complete a lead service line inventory by October 2024 and update it every three years. Your utility may still be working on this assessment—inventories take time to complete, especially for systems serving tens of thousands of people.
What you should do
Contact your utility directly to ask:
- Do they have a draft or partial inventory available?
- What is their timeline for completing the full inventory?
- Does your address have a lead service line?
Many utilities can tell you what type of service line serves your home by looking up your address, even if a full public inventory isn't posted yet.
While you wait for answers
If you're concerned about lead in your water, you have options now:
- Get your water tested. Contact CENTERTON WATERWORKS or your local health department for a free or low-cost test kit. A test takes the guesswork out.
- Use a filter. NSF-certified filters marked for lead removal work at the tap. They're inexpensive and available at hardware stores.
- Flush your pipes. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking if water has sat unused for several hours. This helps clear any lead that may have dissolved into standing water.
Lead is a real concern in older homes, but there are straightforward steps to reduce exposure.
Next steps for residents
- Call CENTERTON WATERWORKS and ask about their lead service line inventory and your home's service line material.
- If concerned about lead exposure, request a water test from your utility or health department.
- Consider using a certified lead-removal filter in the meantime.
- For health questions, contact your doctor or the CDC's lead information line.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Centerton Waterworks have lead service lines?
Centerton Waterworks has not yet published a complete lead service line inventory. Contact the utility directly at their customer service number to ask if your specific address has a lead service line.
Is lead in water dangerous?
Lead in drinking water is a genuine health concern, especially for children and pregnant people. For specific health advice, contact your pediatrician or the CDC's National Lead Information Center.
How do I know if my water has lead?
The only way to know is to test your water. Contact Centerton Waterworks or your local health department to request a free or low-cost test kit.
What can I do about lead service lines?
If you have a lead service line, permanent replacement requires a plumber, but you can reduce exposure immediately by flushing pipes and using a certified lead-removal filter. Talk to your utility about replacement assistance programs.