Is Rogers, AR Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Yes, Rogers tap water is safe to drink. Hardness is low at 85 PPM, and no contaminants exceed health guidelines. Most homes here don't need treatment.
Hardness Scale: Where Rogers Falls
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120Hard
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250Extreme
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How Rogers Compares
Rogers's water is 38% softer than the national average of 138 PPM - ranking in the bottom 59% for hardness nationwide. Most homes here do not need a softener. Within Arkansas, Rogers has the 3rd hardest water out of 13 cities - 67% above the state average of 51 PPM. Among cities (50k-100k), Rogers ranks #172 of 258 for hardness.
What Rogers's Water Means for Your Home
Hardness: 85 PPM - Low Concern
Rogers's water is moderately hard at 85 PPM. You'll see some spotting on glassware and a film on shower doors over time, but it's not the kind of hardness that demands a full softener. A salt-free conditioner is worth considering if you have a tankless water heater or high-end fixtures.
Contaminants & Safety
Disinfection byproducts are the notable finding here. Rogers's water has TTHMs at 42.4 ppb and HAA5 at 27 ppb — both within legal limits, but the EWG health guidelines are far stricter. These byproducts form when chlorine reacts with organic matter during treatment. A whole-house activated carbon filter reduces both chlorine and its byproducts. Want the full picture? Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report.
What's in the Treatment Process
Rogers's surface water supply requires heavy chlorination to stay safe — but that creates a tradeoff. The treatment process generates disinfection byproducts: TTHMs at 42.4 ppb (53% of the legal limit, but 283x the EWG guideline) and HAA5 at 27 ppb (45% of the legal limit, but 270x the EWG guideline). These are within legal limits, but the EWG sets much tighter thresholds based on cancer-risk research. A whole-house activated carbon filter reduces both chlorine and byproducts.
Chromium-6 was detected at 0.159 ppb, which is 8x the EWG health guideline. There's no separate federal limit for chromium-6, only total chromium. A reverse osmosis system is the most effective removal method. All measurements are within federal legal limits. The EWG guidelines represent a more conservative, health-based standard.
| Contaminant | Detected | Health Guideline | Legal Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness (as CaCO₃) | 85 PPM | < 60 PPM | No federal limit | ✓ OK |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 119 PPM | < 300 PPM | 500 PPM | ✓ OK |
| PFAS (total) | 0 ppt | — | No total limit | ✓ ND |
| ↳ PFOA | 0 ppt | 0 ppt | 4 ppt (2024) | ✓ OK |
| ↳ PFOS | 0 ppt | 0 ppt | 4 ppt (2024) | ✓ OK |
| Lead | 1 ppb | 0 ppb (no safe level) | 15 ppb (10 ppb in 2027) | ✓ Low |
| Chlorine / Chloramine | 1.2 mg/L | Taste threshold ~1.0 | 4.0 mg/L | ✓ Normal |
| Nitrate | 1.13 mg/L | 5 mg/L | 10 mg/L | ✓ OK |
Recommendations for Rogers Homes
Quick Fix for Chlorine: Shower Filter
At 1.2 mg/L chlorine, many Rogers residents notice dry skin, brittle hair, and that "pool smell" in the shower. A shower filter installs in 5 minutes, no tools needed.
How to Test Your Water in Rogers
City-wide data is a solid starting point, but your specific tap might differ based on plumbing age, distance from the treatment plant, or seasonal changes.
Free option: Request Beaver Water District's annual Consumer Confidence Report for official city-level data.
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About Rogers's Water Supply
Water Utility: Beaver Water District
Water Source: Beaver Lake (Surface Water)
Population Served: 81,443
Hardness: 85 PPM (5 grains per gallon)
Rogers's drinking water comes from surface sources — Beaver Lake. Surface water requires more extensive treatment than groundwater, including coagulation, filtration, and disinfection. This heavier chlorination is why disinfection byproducts tend to be higher in surface-supplied systems. On the upside, surface sources often deliver softer water than deep aquifers. The system serves 81,000 residents.
Water quality can vary by neighborhood and season. For your exact numbers, request Beaver Water District's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) or test your own tap.
ZIP Codes Covered by This Report
This water quality data applies to all areas served by Beaver Water District in Rogers, AR, including ZIP codes:
65611, 65623, 65625, 65641, 65647, 65658, 65681, 65686, 65734, 65739, 65745, 65747, 65772, 72613, 72631, 72632, 72660, 72711, 72732, 72733, 72745, 72751, 72756, 72757, 72758
If your ZIP code is listed above, this report covers your water supply. Water quality may vary slightly by neighborhood.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rogers Water
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Data sources: Lead and copper data from EPA Safe Drinking Water Act LCR reporting. Contaminant data from utility-reported testing results. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 (2023–2025). Hardness from USGS and municipal reports. Data reflects system-level testing results and may not match your specific tap due to neighborhood plumbing, season, or recent utility changes. For your utility's latest results, request their Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Our methodology. Last updated: 2026-02-24.
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