JONESBORO WATER SYSTEM Lead Service Line Inventory
Jonesboro Water System serves about 79,889 people in Arkansas. Like all US water utilities, it is required to maintain an inventory of lead service lines—pipes that may deliver lead into your home's drinking water.
What you need to know
Lead service lines are a real concern, but fixable. Lead can leach into drinking water, especially from older pipes in homes built before the 1980s. The good news: you have options to find out if your home is affected, and replacement is possible.
This utility's inventory status: Jonesboro Water System has not yet completed or made public a lead service line inventory. This doesn't mean lead pipes don't exist in the system—it means the utility is still working on documenting which lines are present and where.
What this means for your home
If your home was built before 1990, there's a higher chance it has a lead service line. The only way to know for certain is to:
1. Contact Jonesboro Water System directly. Ask them if your address has a known lead service line, galvanized steel pipe, or unknown pipe material. The utility may have partial records even if the full inventory isn't public yet. 2. Have your water tested. A simple test ($20–50) will tell you if lead is present in your tap water right now. Contact your local health department for approved labs. 3. Check your home's age and records. If you have documentation of water line replacement or know when your house was built, share that with the utility.
If lead is detected: The EPA and CDC recommend flushing your tap before drinking or cooking, using cold water only (hot water leaches more lead), and considering a certified lead filter or service line replacement. Talk to your pediatrician or call the CDC hotline (1-800-CDC-INFO) if you have health concerns.
Next steps for residents
- Call Jonesboro Water System and ask about your address's service line material and any available test results
- Request a water test through your state health department or a certified private lab
- Ask the utility about replacement programs or financial assistance if a lead line is found
- Visit the EPA's lead page (epa.gov/lead) for testing kits, filter guidance, and health information
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if I have a lead service line?
Contact your water utility with your address and ask directly. You can also have your water tested for lead—a simple, inexpensive test shows if lead is entering your home right now. Homes built before 1990 are at higher risk.
Is lead in water dangerous?
Lead can harm brain development in children and cause other health problems at high levels. For health concerns, talk to your doctor or pediatrician, or call the CDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO.
Can I fix a lead service line myself?
Service line replacement usually requires a licensed plumber and may involve digging. Your water utility or local health department can recommend contractors and may offer rebates or grants to help pay for it.
Will a water filter remove lead?
Some filters (NSF-certified for lead removal) can reduce lead in your tap water, but they require regular replacement. A filter is a temporary measure—replacing the pipe is the permanent fix.