Bentonville
AR

Is Bentonville, AR Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Bentonville, AR tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.

10Water systems
2ZIP codes
0%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaFayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
Latest data2025-10-15

Where Does Bentonville Get Its Water?

Water in Bentonville, AR is provided by 10 public water systems: BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES, BENTON CO WATER, CAVE SPRINGS WATERWORKS, CENTERTON WATERWORKS, MADISON CO WATER FACILITIES BD, PEA RIDGE WATERWORKS, ROGERS WATER UTILITIES, SPRINGDALE WATER UTILITIES, WASHINGTON WATER AUTHORITY WWA and BELLA VISTA POA.

How Is Bentonville Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using chloramines and free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration) and post-ozone biofiltration.

What's in Bentonville Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Bentonville public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 9 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L 1 ZIP Within guideline
6:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 1 ZIP Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFBA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Bentonville

Current EPA monitoring data for Bentonville shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bentonville Tap Water

Is Bentonville tap water safe to drink?

Bentonville tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.

What contaminants are in Bentonville tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Bentonville water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 6:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Bentonville get its drinking water?

Bentonville receives water from 10 public water systems, including BENTONVILLE WATER UTILITIES.

Do I need a water filter in Bentonville?

Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Bentonville. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.

How often is Bentonville tap water tested?

Public water systems in Bentonville are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-10-15.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Bentonville

Water utilities serving Bentonville, AR

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

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