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EPA records for LIBERTY UTILITIES • Updated September 2026
Grade A — based on EPA compliance records, lead testing and PFAS monitoring
LIBERTY UTILITIES has a clean recent record: no health-based violations in the last five years and no lead, PFAS or historical monitoring result that costs it more than a few points.
Yes — by EPA's records Pine Bluff, AR tap water is safe to drink and earns an A. The grade rests on fluoride averaging 0.9 mg/l against a 4 mg/l limit in 2012–2019 samples (1 over the limit). Lead from your own service line or plumbing is the main risk city-level data cannot see, so homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
Yes — by EPA's records Pine Bluff, AR tap water is safe to drink and earns an A. The grade rests on fluoride averaging 0.9 mg/l against a 4 mg/l limit in 2012–2019 samples (1 over the limit). Lead from your own service line or plumbing is the main risk city-level data cannot see, so homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
LIBERTY UTILITIES's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31) was 1 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
No. None of the 58 UCMR5 PFAS results for LIBERTY UTILITIES (2025-01-15 to 2025-07-16) were at or above the reporting limit of roughly 3–5 ppt.
LIBERTY UTILITIES has 1 violation on file since 2016: 0 health-based in the last five years and 0 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
LIBERTY UTILITIES reports groundwater as its primary source and serves about 43,438 people (EPA PWSID AR0000272).
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LIBERTY UTILITIES · SDWIS records since 2016 · 5-year window starts 2021-09-13
EPA records no health-based violations for this system in the last five years.
| Violation | Category | Compliance period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to ReportConsumer Confidence Rule | Other | 2018-07-01 | Resolvedreturned 2018-08-28 |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_VIOLATIONS_ENFORCEMENT.csv, SDWIS 2026Q2, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-13)
EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile results reported by LIBERTY UTILITIES
Well below the 15 ppb action level. In the most recent monitoring period on file (2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31), 90% of the homes LIBERTY UTILITIES sampled had lead at or below 1 ppb.
EPA's action level is 15 ppb (dropping to 10 ppb under the 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements). There is no safe level of lead; the 90th-percentile figure describes the system, not your tap — homes with lead service lines or pre-1986 plumbing can be higher.
| Monitoring period | Lead 90th percentile | vs 15 ppb action level |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-01 → 2025-12-31 | 1 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2020-01-01 → 2022-12-31 | 1 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2017-01-01 → 2019-12-31 | 1 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2014-01-01 → 2016-12-31 | 1 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2011-01-01 → 2013-12-31 | 3 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2008-01-01 → 2010-12-31 | 3 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2005-01-01 → 2007-12-31 | 3 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2002-01-01 → 2004-12-31 | 2 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2001-01-01 → 2001-12-31 | 2 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 1998-01-01 → 1998-12-31 | 2 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 1995-01-01 → 1995-12-31 | 2 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 1994-01-01 → 1994-12-31 | 3 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_LCR_SAMPLES.csv, SDWIS 2026Q2, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-13)
EPA UCMR5 monitoring, 2025-01-15 to 2025-07-16 · 58 PFAS results at entry points to the distribution system
No PFAS detected. None of the 58 UCMR5 PFAS results for LIBERTY UTILITIES were at or above the method reporting limit. Reporting limits are about 3–5 ppt, so “not detected” means below that threshold — not proven zero.
| Compound | Detects / samples | Max (ppt) | Reporting limit | EPA MCL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0 / 2 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFOS | 0 / 2 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFHxS | 0 / 2 | < 3 | 3 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFNA | 0 / 2 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 10 ppt |
| HFPO-DA | 0 / 2 | < 5 | 5 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFBS | 0 / 2 | < 3 | 3 ppt | hazard index only |
“< 4 ppt” means below the laboratory reporting limit, not zero. ppt = parts per trillion (ng/L). Results are for finished water leaving the treatment plant.
Lithium (also monitored under UCMR5, not a PFAS): detected in 2 of 2 samples, max 28.7 µg/L. There is no federal limit for lithium.
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Source: UCMR5 occurrence data, EPA Data Summary July 2026 (UCMR5_All.txt)
EPA Six-Year Review 4 compliance samples for LIBERTY UTILITIES · finished water only · dated data, released 2024
These are the regulated-contaminant samples LIBERTY UTILITIES reported to its state between 2012 and 2019 — the most recent nationwide sample-level dataset EPA has published. Fluoride is flagged below; the status column explains why. Treat this as history, not today's tap water.
| Contaminant | Samples | Average | Max | EPA limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 90 detects | 0 µg/L | ND | 10 µg/LMCL | Not detected |
| Fluoride | 300 | 0.938 mg/L | 4.12 mg/L | 4 mg/LMCL | 1 of 300 samples over MCL |
| Chromium (total) | 90 detects | 0 µg/L | ND | 100 µg/LMCL | Not detected |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 3925 detects | 1.587 µg/L | 4.7 µg/L | 80 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | Within MCL |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 3917 detects | 0.915 µg/L | 6 µg/L | 60 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | Within MCL |
| Lead (tap samples) | 929 detects | 0.172 µg/L | 4 µg/L | 15 µg/Laction level (90th percentile) | Reported, not scored (compliance is on the 90th percentile) |
| Copper (tap samples) | 8378 detects | 291.927 µg/L | 1110 µg/L | 1300 µg/Laction level (90th percentile) | Reported, not scored (compliance is on the 90th percentile) |
Averages count non-detects as zero. TTHM and HAA5 limits are locational running annual averages, so a single high sample is not a violation — we grade those on the average only. Lead and copper rows are individual tap samples and are shown for context; compliance (and our score) uses the 90th-percentile result above. LRAA = locational running annual average; ND = not detected.
Source: SYR4 Six-Year Review compliance monitoring data 2012–2019 (released 2024-03)
LIBERTY UTILITIES · 9,996 service lines inventoried · Q2 2026 snapshot
LIBERTY UTILITIES reports no confirmed lead service lines, but 8,450 lines (85%) have not yet been verified, so lead cannot be ruled out for those homes. Utilities must keep investigating unknown lines under EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements.
Source: EPA SDWIS Service Line Inventory (Q2 2026) · PWS ID AR0000272 · See all Arkansas lead service lines. We may earn a commission from filters and test kits, at no extra cost to you.
Groundwater systems draw from wells; naturally occurring arsenic, nitrate, radium and uranium are the readings to watch, along with PFAS near industrial or military sites.
How to test your tap water and the treatment options that actually fit Pine Bluff homes
The most reliable way to know what is actually coming out of your tap is a certified mail-in lab test. City-wide EPA data (like the report above) reflects the water leaving the treatment plant, but contaminants such as lead and copper can be picked up from your own service line and household plumbing — so the water at your Pine Bluff faucet can differ from the system average. A state-certified lab measures dozens of contaminants at once with results you can trust; you can also find one near you through the EPA's certified-lab list at epa.gov/dwlabcert. Hardware-store test strips are cheaper and instant, but they only screen for a few basics (chlorine, hardness, pH, and a rough lead pass/fail) and are far less accurate — treat them as a first look, not a diagnosis.
Match the treatment to what your test finds. Reverse osmosis (RO) removes the widest range of contaminants — lead, arsenic, nitrate, PFAS, and dissolved solids — which makes an under-sink reverse osmosis system the most thorough choice for Pine Bluff households with heavy-metal or PFAS concerns. If your main issue is taste, odor, or chlorine, an activated carbon filter (pitcher, faucet, or under-sink) is simpler and cheaper and handles chlorine and many organic compounds well, though carbon alone does not remove arsenic, nitrate, or most PFAS. NSF-certified pitchers rated for lead reduction are the easiest way to start today while you decide on a permanent setup.
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What Pine Bluff residents measured at their own tap (ZIPs 71601, 71602, 71603). All reader results →
Reader submissions are unverified and shown separately from EPA data. They reflect one tap on one day, not the utility's compliance record.
No reader results for Pine Bluff yet - yours would be the first. A hardness or TDS number from a $10 strip kit is enough to start the map.
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Pine Bluff ranks #17 of 18 graded Arkansas cities.
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Yes — by EPA's records Pine Bluff, AR tap water is safe to drink and earns an A. The grade rests on fluoride averaging 0.9 mg/l against a 4 mg/l limit in 2012–2019 samples (1 over the limit). Lead from your own service line or plumbing is the main risk city-level data cannot see, so homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
LIBERTY UTILITIES's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31) was 1 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
No. None of the 58 UCMR5 PFAS results for LIBERTY UTILITIES (2025-01-15 to 2025-07-16) were at or above the reporting limit of roughly 3–5 ppt.
LIBERTY UTILITIES has 1 violation on file since 2016: 0 health-based in the last five years and 0 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
LIBERTY UTILITIES reports groundwater as its primary source and serves about 43,438 people (EPA PWSID AR0000272).
Optional but sensible. The findings on this page are below federal limits; an NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter handles fluoride and improves taste.
Historical monitoring (2012–2019) shows fluoride near or above the EPA limit in Pine Bluff.
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