CABOT WATERWORKS Lead Service Line Inventory
About This Water System
Cabot Waterworks serves approximately 30,063 residents in Arkansas. The utility draws from surface water sources.
What We Know About Lead Service Lines Here
As of now, Cabot Waterworks has not completed a public inventory of lead service lines (LSLs). This means we don't yet have specific counts of how many homes may have lead pipes connecting the water main to individual properties.
This is not unusual. Many water systems across the US are still in the early stages of identifying and documenting lead service lines—it's a large undertaking that requires field inspections and records review.
Why This Matters
Lead service lines are a direct pathway for lead to enter drinking water, especially in homes where water sits in pipes overnight or water chemistry conditions are corrosive. Even low levels of lead exposure can affect children's development and cognition.
The good news: lead in water is preventable and treatable at the household level. You don't need to wait for a complete system inventory to take action.
What Happens Next
Federal regulations now require all water systems to complete lead service line inventories and share them publicly. Cabot Waterworks is working toward this requirement, though the timeline may vary.
Once an inventory is available, it will tell you whether your specific address has a known lead service line, a non-lead service line, or an unknown status. That information directly shapes your next steps—whether you need testing, treatment, or replacement.
How to Get More Information
Contact Cabot Waterworks directly to ask:
- When they expect to complete their lead service line inventory
- Whether they have funding (like through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) to replace lead lines
- What free or subsidized replacement programs may be available to you
They can also tell you about water treatment options that reduce lead at your tap while you wait for inventory results or line replacement.
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Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Cabot Waterworks have lead in the water?
Lead primarily enters drinking water through lead service lines—pipes connecting the water main to homes. Cabot Waterworks has not yet completed a public inventory, so specific information about lead lines in your area isn't available yet. Contact the utility to ask about their timeline and testing options.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Once Cabot Waterworks completes its lead service line inventory, you'll be able to check your address. Until then, contact the utility with your address—they may have older records that identify your line. A plumber can also visually inspect your service line.
Is lead in water dangerous for kids?
Lead exposure can affect children's brain development and learning. For health concerns, speak with your pediatrician or call the CDC's lead hotline. Reducing lead at your tap—through testing, filters, or line replacement—is the most direct way to lower risk.
Can I get my lead service line replaced for free?
Many water systems now offer free or subsidized replacement programs funded through federal grants. Contact Cabot Waterworks to ask what programs are available in your area.