Water Quality in PHOENIX, AZ (85006)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 85006.

140

Total Violations

Health-Based

113

Monitoring / Reporting

108

Resolved

What does this mean?

108 of 140 violations have been resolved. 27 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 113 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 17 Population served: 1,571

Violations Detail (140 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 19, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 19, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 26, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 17, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 17, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 22, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 22, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 22, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 5, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 5, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 5, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 5, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 20, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 20, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 20, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 20, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 20, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 20, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 26, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 26, 2024	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 10, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 10, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 10, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 6, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 6, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 6, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 15, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 26, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 26, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 26, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 26, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 14, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 27, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 27, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 27, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 27, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 27, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 27, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 27, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Feb 10, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Feb 10, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Feb 10, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Feb 10, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Feb 10, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 26, 2023	Active	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 28, 2022	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 23, 2022	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 23, 2022	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 29, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 29, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 27, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 27, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 27, 2021	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 11, 2021	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 11, 2021	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 10, 2021	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 10, 2021	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 27, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 27, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.021	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.021	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.021	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer

Violation Timeline

2025(11)

Public Notice

Jul 19Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 19Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

Mar 26Active

2024(59)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 17Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

E. COLI

Aug 22Active

E. COLI

Aug 22Active

E. COLI

Aug 22Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 5Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 5Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 5Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 5Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

Jun 20Active

E. COLI

Jun 20Active

E. COLI

Jun 20Active

E. COLI

Jun 20Active

E. COLI

Jun 20Active

E. COLI

Jun 20Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

May 26Resolved

Public Notice

May 26Resolved

E. COLI

May 10Active

E. COLI

May 10Active

E. COLI

May 10Active

Public Notice

Apr 6Active

Public Notice

Apr 6Resolved

Public Notice

Apr 6Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

Mar 27Resolved

Public Notice

Mar 27Resolved

Public Notice

Mar 15Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 26Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 26Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 26Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 26Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

PHOENIX (85006) has 140 recorded violations, including 27 health-based. 32 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in PHOENIX, AZ (85006)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (140 total)

Violation Timeline

2025(11)

2024(59)

2023(34)

2022(5)

2021(31)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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