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Arizona Water Quality
333
Utilities in database
7.2M
Residents served
2
With open violations
144
PFAS monitored
Quick Answer
Arizona public drinking water is served by 333 EPA-tracked water systems, providing service to approximately 7.2 million residents through public utilities. 2 of those systems currently have open health-based violations on record in the EPA federal database. 144 systems have official PFAS monitoring records from the EPA UCMR 5 program (2023–2025). About 18% of AZ residents use private wells, which fall outside federal utility compliance monitoring.
2 Arizona water systems have open health-based violations recorded in EPA SDWIS. An open violation means a contaminant exceeded a federal limit and the violation has not been formally resolved in the federal database. Check individual utility pages for current status.
Open Health-Based Violations in Arizona
Records sourced from EPA SDWIS. A record may be under review or resolved at the utility level but not yet updated in federal records. Water Utility Report does not determine whether water is safe to drink.
Drinking Water in Arizona
Arizona's water supply depends heavily on the Colorado River (delivered via the Central Arizona Project) and local groundwater. Naturally occurring arsenic is a significant issue in rural areas — Arizona has some of the highest naturally occurring arsenic levels in the U.S. Hard water and PFAS contamination near military installations are also documented. ADEQ holds primary enforcement authority.
Highest Risk Utilities
Arizona systems with open health-based violations in EPA records.
Safest Large Utilities
Arizona systems with no open health violations serving 10,000+ residents.
Utilities in Arizona
151–175 of 333Town of Wellton
AZ0414022 · 3,000 served
Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv2
AZ0413104 · 2,893 served
Wickenburg Ranch Estates
AZ0413358 · 2,877 served
Town of Quartzsite
AZ0415346 · 2,761 served
Town of Chino Valley
AZ0413137 · 2,742 served
Goodman Water Company
AZ0411130 · 2,656 served
Ajo Improvement Company
AZ0410001 · 2,654 served
Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation Dist
AZ0407409 · 2,620 served
Cs Los Cerros Water Company Inc
AZ0410128 · 2,613 served
Bisbee Douglas Intl Airport
AZ0402061 · 2,600 served
Foothills Utilities Kingman East
AZ0408035 · 2,538 served
Picacho Water Company
AZ0411135 · 2,440 served
Black Canyon City Wid
AZ0413051 · 2,437 served
Chino Meadows Ii
AZ0413079 · 2,350 served
Valle Verde Water Company - East
AZ0412009 · 2,331 served
Mt Tipton Water Company
AZ0408059 · 2,257 served
Ash Fork Water Service
AZ0413008 · 2,250 served
Thunderbird Farms Dwid
AZ0411100 · 2,231 served
Cottonwood Municipal Water Vsf1
AZ0413164 · 2,194 served
Bella Vista Water South
AZ0402007 · 2,178 served
Clearwater Utility Company Inc
AZ0407019 · 2,175 served
Arizona Water Co - Ajo
AZ0410003 · 2,100 served
Epcor - Tubac
AZ0412001 · 2,076 served
Diamond Valley Water District
AZ0413017 · 2,000 served
Voyager at White Mountain Lakes Wc
AZ0409034 · 1,997 served
Key Contaminant Concerns in Arizona
These contaminants appear most frequently in Arizona utility records or pose elevated risk in this region based on EPA data.
PFAS
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of over 12,000 synthetic chemicals characterized by strong carbon-fluorine bonds that resist degradation. The two most studied — PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) and PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonic acid) — have been phased out of U.S. manufacturing but persist widely in the environment.
EPA limit: 4 ppt
DBPs
When utilities add chlorine to water to kill pathogens, it reacts with dissolved organic matter — leaves, algae, soil — to produce disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Over 600 DBPs have been identified. The EPA regulates two groups: total trihalomethanes (TTHMs, including chloroform) and haloacetic acids (HAA5). DBP levels tend to be highest in surface water systems and in warm months when organic matter is elevated.
EPA limit: 80 µg/L (TTHMs) / 60 µg/L (HAA5)
Arsenic
Arsenic (As) occurs naturally in rock and soil, dissolving into groundwater through natural weathering processes. Inorganic arsenic — the form found in drinking water — is a known human carcinogen. The western United States has particularly arsenic-rich geological formations, but elevated levels have been found in 48 states. Arsenic is tasteless and odorless.
EPA limit: 10 ppb
Hard Water
Water hardness is a measure of dissolved calcium (Ca²⁺) and magnesium (Mg²⁺) ions, expressed in milligrams per liter (mg/L) as calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) or grains per gallon (gpg). Water below 60 mg/L is considered soft; 61–120 mg/L is moderately hard; 121–180 mg/L is hard; above 180 mg/L is very hard. The Colorado River, which supplies water to much of the Southwest, is among the hardest source waters in the U.S.
EPA limit: No federal limit
City Water Reports in Arizona
Tap water quality pages for Arizona cities — violations, PFAS records, utility profiles, and official source links.
Independent Water Testing
Find a certified lab in Arizona
Utility compliance records show what water systems report to the EPA. An independent test from a certified laboratory confirms what's actually in your tap water. Arizona labs can test for PFAS, lead, nitrates, bacteria, and dozens of other contaminants.
Explore Water Quality in Arizona
Town of Wellton
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv2
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Wickenburg Ranch Estates
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
PFAS monitoring records — Arizona
144 water systems in Arizona with EPA UCMR 5 records
Active drinking water violations
2 open health-based violations on record — view official EPA SDWIS data
Lead in Arizona drinking water
State-specific lead data, violation utilities, and testing guidance
PFAS in Arizona drinking water
State-specific PFAS data, MCL context, and treatment options
Certified water testing labs in Arizona
Labs certified for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, and bacteria testing
Water treatment options
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and filtration guides with cost ranges
Data sources and methodology
How WaterUtilityReport.com sources and validates official EPA data
Common Questions About Arizona Drinking Water
Does Arizona drinking water have PFAS?
144 Arizona water systems have EPA UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring records (2023–2025)
Which Arizona water utilities have open violations?
2 systems have open health-based violations in EPA SDWIS — search for your utility
How do I test my water in Arizona?
State-certified labs for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, nitrate, and bacteria testing
What treatment removes PFAS from AZ tap water?
Reverse osmosis removes PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates — cost, maintenance, and NSF certification explained
What do Arizona PFAS records tell me about my water?
EPA limits, health context, and what UCMR 5 detection above MRL means for your water
How is Arizona water quality data sourced here?
EPA SDWIS violations, UCMR 5 PFAS records, and CCR data — sources, accuracy notes, and limitations
Arizona Water FAQs
Data sources: Utility compliance and violation data from EPA SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System). PFAS monitoring records from EPA UCMR 5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5, 2023–2025). Contaminant data from EPA and ATSDR public references. This page summarizes public records — it is not a compliance determination. Methodology →
Last updated: 2025-01-10