Water will be shut off around Brown Acres Road for a repair. It will be back on shortly.
The City of Des Arc is encouraging all residents who want to participate in Trick-or-Treating to do so on Thursday, October 30th this year since Halloween falls on the same night as a football game.
ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!! The City has lifted the precautionary boil order. The issue was caught and repaired before water in the tank needed to be refilled. There may be some discoloration only due to sediment. We apologize for the inconvenience and we thank you for you patience.
ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!! Due to a malfunction during repairs at the water plant, the City is placing a precautionary boil order for 24 hours. This is until we can get the tank emptied and refilled with treated water. This is precautionary only.
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ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!! A water line has been hit and water will have to be shut off at Skarda Road and Lovers Lane area. Employees are working to repair is as soon as possible.
ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!! Due to employees needing to make repairs at the water plant, water may be discolored. We will get this repaired as soon as possible.
ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!! In order to complete some needed maintenance & repairs, water has been drained from the tank. Water may be discolored due to sediment.
ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!! Water will be shut off from Walters Chapel Church to McCallie Loop due to a water main break being repaired. Employees are working to fix this as soon as possible.
ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!! A water line has been hit on South Walters Chapel Road. Employees are working to get it fixed as soon as possible.
ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMER!! There has been a mechanical failure in the system and employees are working to correct the problem as soon as possible. Water will be discolored due to sediment. There is no boil order. We hope to have this corrected by morning. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The City Council has called a Special Council Meeting for Monday, September 29, 2025, at 6 PM at City Hall to discuss matters with the Chamber of Commerce.
The City Council has scheduled a work meeting on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM at City Hall to speak with the Chamber of Commerce.
The County Court has just issued a burn ban for Prairie County. It is effective immediately, 09-19-2025. During the burn ban, ALL outdoor burning is prohibited. Burns done in violation of the Judge’s order may result in criminal citations, violation of the burn ban is a misdemeanor offense.
The burn ban will remain in effect until rescinded by the County Court.
The burn ban will remain in effect until rescinded by the County Court.
ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!! The Fire Department will be flushing water lines within city limits September 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!! City Employees will be flushing water lines on Highways 249, 302, and 86 on Monday, September 8, and Tuesday, September 9. If you have discolored water in those areas, please allow your water to run to clear your lines. If it does not clear up, please call the office so we are aware which areas to address.
ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!!! City Employees will start flushing lines in the city of Des Arc over the next few days. If you have discolored water, please allow your faucets to run for a few minutes to clear out your lines as well. We appreciate your patience.
ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!! There is a leak on Claire Street in Des Arc. Workers are working to fix it as soon as possible. Also, workers got the pump back up and running to correct the recent issue at Centerpoint. If there are any further issues, please call the office at 870-256-4316. We appreciate your patience.
ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS!!! Des Arc Utilities is aware of the issue in the Centerpoint area. Employees have been working to locate and correct the issue. Water will remain on through the night and employees will begin working on it again first thing in the morning. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Council Members Nicole Fisher, Rusty Smith, Keith Knupp, Dooby Moore, Joey York and Doug Estes have scheduled a work meeting for Monday, August 25th at 5:30 pm at the City Hall Municipal Courtroom. This meeting will be to only discuss water issues regarding the City of Des Arc. The public is welcome to attend.