Water system

Lakeshore Estates Water Assn

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Arkansas EPA ID AR0000726 568 people Groundwater · purchased

What this means for you

Is it safe to drink right now?
EPA records show 1 recent health-based violation for Lakeshore Estates Water Assn that is not marked resolved. Check your utility’s website or bill insert for any boil-water or do-not-drink notice and follow it.
Should I use a filter?
Yes, we recommend considering one. Unresolved health-based issues make a home filter a reasonable backup.
What kind of filter?
See matched standards and product picks.

This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.

Summary: 4 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 33 monitoring/reporting violations; 30 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Latest lead 90th percentile on file is from 2003 (older than 5 years, not graded).
EPA data snapshot 2026Q3. Grade is TapWaterZip's own score — see methods.

PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5

No UCMR 5 results on file (mostly smaller systems weren’t required to test).

Lead and copper

Lead 90th percentile7 ppb2003-12-31
Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027

This lead result is more than 5 years old, so it is not counted in the grade. Ask your utility for its latest lead sampling.

Violations (last 5 years)

BeganTypeContaminant / ruleStatus
2026-04-30Reporting problemLEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSAddressed
2026-04-30Required treatment not doneLEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSAddressed
2026-04-01Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeAddressed
2026-03-01Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeAddressed
2026-02-01Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeAddressed
2026-01-01Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeAddressed
2025-12-01Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeAddressed
2025-11-01Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeAddressed
2025-11-01Reporting problemRevised Total Coliform RuleAddressed
2025-11-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleArchived
2025-10-01Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeAddressed
2025-09-01Reporting problemRevised Total Coliform RuleAddressed
2025-08-01Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeAddressed
2025-07-01Other paperwork/notice violationConsumer Confidence RuleUnaddressed
2025-06-01Reporting problemRevised Total Coliform RuleAddressed
2025-05-01Reporting problemRevised Total Coliform RuleAddressed
2025-04-01Reporting problemRevised Total Coliform RuleAddressed
2025-03-01Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeAddressed
2025-03-01Reporting problemRevised Total Coliform RuleAddressed
2025-02-01Reporting problemRevised Total Coliform RuleAddressed
2025-01-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleArchived
2025-01-01Reporting problemRevised Total Coliform RuleAddressed
2024-12-01Reporting problemRevised Total Coliform RuleAddressed
2024-11-01Missed or late testing/reportingLead and Copper RuleAddressed
2024-10-01Reporting problemRevised Total Coliform RuleAddressed

Filters matched to this water

FILTER PICKS

Look for filters certified (NSF, IAPMO or WQA) to these standards for the specific contaminant. Buttons open the maker’s page or an Amazon search; use “Check NSF listing” to verify a model’s claims. No affiliate links yet — grades are never sold.

Lead

NSF/ANSI 53NSF/ANSI 58 (RO)
Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Under Sink ~$280–350
Under-sink carbon filter; check its listing for lead and PFOA/PFOS claims.
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Waterdrop Undersink WD-UA ~$80–120
Undersink carbon block; verify the specific contaminant claims.
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Waterdrop G3 / G3P600 RO ~$300–500
Tankless RO; RO broadly reduces nitrate, fluoride, arsenic and many PFAS — confirm the certificate lists yours.
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Chlorine/chloramine taste

NSF/ANSI 42
Aquasana Clean Water Pitcher ~$35
Pitcher for chlorine taste/odor; check the NSF/ANSI 42 listing for the exact model.
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Brita Elite Filter ~$20–40
Common faucet/pitcher option; confirm the 42 claim on the box.
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Annual water quality report

Utilities must publish a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1. Find it on the utility’s website or ask them directly; EPA explains how.

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