Sharp County, Arkansas — public water systems
At a glance
11 active public water systems are filed under Sharp County, Arkansas in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 4,997 people served. The largest is Hardy Waterworks, which reports serving 1,101 people. 7 are community water systems serving people where they live; the other 4 are non-community systems, such as schools, workplaces, campgrounds and gas stations with their own supply.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
11
Population served
5K
Community systems
7
Groundwater share
90.9%
How does Sharp County compare with other Arkansas counties?
Sharp County has the 32nd-most active public water systems among the 83 counties listed for active Arkansas systems in EPA records; among the 72 with 3 or more systems, the median has 10. Its systems report 4,997 people served in total, the 72nd-largest county figure in the state and 0.2% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 454 people, well below the Arkansas average of 3,592. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.
Where does Sharp County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Sharp County's active systems draw on groundwater (9, 82%), surface water (1, 9.1%) and purchased groundwater (1, 9.1%). Overall, 91% rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and 9.1% on surface water, compared with 63% and 37% across Arkansas. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Hardy Waterworks, draws primarily on groundwater.
What kinds of water systems operate in Sharp County?
Sharp County's active systems break down as 7 community systems (64%), 1 non-transient non-community systems (9.1%) and 3 transient non-community systems (27%). A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. A non-transient non-community water system regularly serves at least 25 of the same people for more than six months a year, but not where they live. Schools, factories, office buildings and hospitals with their own supply are typical examples. A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as local government (73%) and private (27%).
Water systems in Sharp County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hardy Waterworks | Sharp | 1,101 | Community | Groundwater |
| 2 | Ozark Acres Water Association | Sharp | 830 | Community | Groundwater |
| 3 | Evening Shade Waterworks | Sharp | 750 | Community | Surface water |
| 4 | River Bend Park Poa | Sharp | 523 | Non-transient non-community | Purchased groundwater |
| 5 | Kwik Serv | Sharp | 500 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 6 | Gentryville Public Water Auth | Sharp | 469 | Community | Groundwater |
| 7 | Sidney Water System | Sharp | 350 | Community | Groundwater |
| 8 | Riverside Resort | Sharp | 250 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 9 | Deer Run Water Company | Sharp | 119 | Community | Groundwater |
| 10 | Williford Waterworks | Sharp | 80 | Community | Groundwater |
| 11 | Biggers Bed and Breakfast | Sharp | 25 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
Also serving Sharp County
These systems serve several counties, including Sharp County. EPA lists another county first for them, so they are not included in the counts above.
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Village Water Assoc | Fulton + 1 more | 4,780 | Community | Groundwater |
| Cave City Waterworks | Independence + 1 more | 3,045 | Community | Groundwater |
| Grange-Calamine Water Assoc | Independence + 1 more | 3,015 | Community | Groundwater |
| Highland Water Association | Fulton + 1 more | 2,390 | Community | Groundwater |
| Ash Flat Water Company | Fulton + 1 more | 1,186 | Community | Groundwater |
Sharp County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Sharp County, Arkansas?
EPA's SDWIS records file 11 active public water systems under Sharp County, Arkansas: 7 community systems (64%), 1 non-transient non-community systems (9.1%) and 3 transient non-community systems (27%). At least 5 more systems are listed under another county but also serve Sharp County.
Who supplies drinking water in Sharp County, AR?
The largest community water systems filed under Sharp County are Hardy Waterworks (1,101 people served), Ozark Acres Water Association (830 people served) and Evening Shade Waterworks (750 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Sharp County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 11 active public water systems in Sharp County, 91% draw mainly on groundwater and 9.1% on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Hardy Waterworks, uses groundwater.
Where can I find a water quality report for Sharp County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 7 community systems are filed under Sharp County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Sharp County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Public water systems in Sharp County, Arkansas”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/arkansas/sharp (data as of October 1, 2026).