Water Quality in PHOENIX, AZ (85009)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 85009.
12
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
12
Monitoring / Reporting
12
Resolved
What does this mean?
12 of 12 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 12 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.
Violations Detail (12 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(4)
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
2023(6)
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
How Does This Compare?
PHOENIX (85009) has 12 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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.
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
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.