Jonesboro
Is Jonesboro tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Jonesboro scores 100/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Jonesboro. We found 11 total violations (9 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
Live: 11:00 AM☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Jonesboro.
Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Jonesboro?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
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Baby Formula Safety
Guidance on preparing infant formula using municipal tap water in Jonesboro.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Municipal water quality in Jonesboro directly influences pipe corrosion rates and home filtration needs. The high safety score (100/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Jonesboro
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Jonesboro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jonesboro tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Jonesboro scores 100/100.
How many water systems serve Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Jonesboro?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Jonesboro.
What is the water quality score for Jonesboro?
The water quality score for Jonesboro is 100 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 1 system serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Jonesboro?
The top contaminants detected in Jonesboro include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Jonesboro Water Quality Summary
Jonesboro, AR receives a water quality score of 100/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Jonesboro's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Jonesboro's score of 100 is 20 points above the Arkansas state average of 80, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
For residents of this mid-size Arkansas city, the single local utility delivers water that achieves top-tier marks for purity and safety. Even with Jonesboro's location in a South-central agricultural region characterized by poultry and rice farming and its proximity to the Ozark uplands, the municipality maintains an exemplary compliance record. Homebuyers can move in with regulatory reliability knowing the community's sole water system consistently meets the highest quality standards without issue.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Arkansas water quality rankings report →
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