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Conway, AR · 68,228 people served · EPA data 2021–2026

Tap water quality in Conway, Arkansas

Conway's water systems logged 2 health-based EPA violations in 2021–2026, most recently in 2023 — a modest record, with tthm the issue found. For context, Arkansas's systems average 4.1 health-based violations each.

D-Poor
Conway water grade: D-
Poor — our A–F grade from this city's EPA compliance record, relative to Arkansas and the nation. How we grade →
Health-based violations, 2021–20262
Tthm2
Conway Water System64,008 served
Beaverfork Pwa4,220 served
Arkansas quality rank#24 / 51 (83.7/100)
Arkansas avg hardness38 PPM (soft)
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Conway tap water FAQ

Is tap water safe to drink in Conway?

Conway's systems logged 2 health-based violations in 2021–2026, most commonly tthm. A violation is a red flag for a period of time, not a permanent condition — your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report shows today's status, and a certified home test shows what's at your tap.

Who supplies Conway's water?

Conway Water System (serving about 64,008 people); Beaverfork Pwa (serving about 4,220 people). Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, July 2026.

How hard is the water in Conway?

City-level hardness isn't published in a single federal dataset, but Arkansas averages 38 PPM — "soft" on the USGS scale. Your utility's water quality report lists Conway's exact hardness, or a $10 test strip tells you in a minute. If it comes back over 120 PPM, see our water softener guidance in the purification calculator.

Do I need a water filter in Conway?

With 2 health-based violations on record in 2021–2026, a certified filter is reasonable insurance here: reverse osmosis ($150–$1,300 installed, Angi 2026) covers lead, nitrates and PFAS at the tap. Test first ($50–$200) so you buy for what's actually present.

Want to know what's actually in your Conway water?

Averages describe states, not your faucet. A certified home water test screens for lead, nitrates, bacteria and dozens of other contaminants — the same categories EPA regulates.

Test your water at home

We may earn a commission if you request quotes through this link. It costs you nothing and never affects the data we publish.