Water Quality in Fountain Hills, AZ (85269)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 85269.
16
Total Violations
7
Health-Based
9
Monitoring / Reporting
16
Resolved
What does this mean?
16 of 16 violations have been resolved. 7 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 9 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 (16 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Health-Based | N/A | 0.0105 | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Health-Based | N/A | 0.0105 | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Health-Based | N/A | 0.0105 | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Arsenic | Health-Based | N/A | 0.0105 | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Health-Based | N/A | 0.0105 | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Health-Based | N/A | 0.0105 | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| 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 |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(2)
Nitrate
03
Arsenic
03
2024(7)
Arsenic
02
Arsenic
02
Arsenic
02
Public Notice
75
Arsenic
02
Arsenic
02
Arsenic
02
How Does This Compare?
Fountain Hills (85269) has 16 recorded violations, including 7 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.
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
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.