Bryant Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Bryant Waterworks is the public water utility serving approximately 19,607 residents across Bryant and nearby areas in Saline County, Arkansas. The system purchases surface water from Central Arkansas Water, treated via conventional filtration, pre-oxidation with chlorine, and disinfection using chlorine dioxide and hypochlorite. The main treatment facility is located at 1019 SW 2nd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. The Water Treatment Supervisor is reachable at 501-366-0157, and a 24/7 emergency line is available at 501-943-0441. Central Arkansas Water has assessed the raw water supply as having medium susceptibility to contamination.

The watershed encompasses Central Arkansas river systems draining from the Ouachita Mountains into the Arkansas River Valley and Gulf Coastal Plain. Water percolates through Paleozoic formations including the Stanley Shale and Arkansas Novaculite, with some contribution from alluvial aquifers in Quaternary sediments. This geology yields a soft supply with low mineral content, as siliceous rocks dominate over carbonates, resulting in minimally mineralised water that avoids heavy scaling but may pick up organics from forested uplands.

As soft water, Bryant's supply causes minimal scaling on fixtures, pipes, and appliances like water heaters and dishwashers. Soap lathers easily without excess product, and no significant buildup affects laundry or plumbing longevity. Maintenance is straightforward — routine cleaning suffices, with no descaling agents needed. A water softener is not recommended, as it could over-mineralise already low-mineral water. Water quality scores 80/100, meeting EPA standards with zero violations since 2023 and lead measured at 0.003 mg/L. Central Arkansas Water's 2023 CCR highlights medium contamination risk, addressed through multi-barrier filtration.