Shirley
AR

Is Shirley, AR Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Shirley, 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.

4Water systems
1ZIP codes
0%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Latest data2025-09-17

Where Does Shirley Get Its Water?

Water in Shirley, AR is provided by 4 public water systems: CLINTON WATERWORKS, COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM, WEST STONE COUNTY WATER ASSN and VAN BUREN COUNTY W U A.

How Is Shirley 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), membrane filtration and slow sand filtration.

What's in Shirley Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Shirley 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
8:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
HFPO-DA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Shirley

Current EPA monitoring data for Shirley 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 Shirley Tap Water

Is Shirley tap water safe to drink?

Shirley 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 Shirley tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Shirley water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 8:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Shirley get its drinking water?

Shirley receives water from 4 public water systems, including CLINTON WATERWORKS.

Do I need a water filter in Shirley?

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

How often is Shirley tap water tested?

Public water systems in Shirley 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 2025-09-17.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Shirley

Water utilities serving Shirley, 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. Outlines appear when service-area boundary data is available for this ZIP.

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