November 2026 ballot measure
clean, reliable water for arkansas'S future
This November, Arkansas voters will decide on a general obligation bond measure to invest in the state’s water and wastewater infrastructure — with no new taxes.
Up to $500 million
authorized for water and wastewater infrastructure projects statewide.
No new taxes
the measure is repaid within existing state resources.
Every region
funds projects for rural communities, cities and agriculture across Arkansas.
Proven & accountable
builds on a program with a strong track record and multiple layers of oversight.
Why this matters now.
Much of Arkansas’s water infrastructure is aging, and the cost of repairs is rising. Recent assessments found:
· About 21.4% of treated water is lost to leaks before it reaches customers.
· Roughly 1 in 5 Arkansans experienced a water service disruption in the past year.
· Many communities face rising water bills as systems age.
Ballot initative
what the measure does and how it's funded
FAQs
straight answers to common questions
SUPPORTERS OF ISSUE 4:
Arkansas Municipal League
Arkansas Farm Bureau
American Rivers
The Nature Conservancy
Northwest Arkansas Council
Friday, Eldridge, & Clark LLP
Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation
Arkansas Wildlife Federation
Arkansas Rice
Grand Prairie Farmers
Agriculture council of Arkansas
Arkansas Water & Wastewater Managers Association
Arkansas Association of Counties