Water Quality in Fountain Hills, AZ (85269)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 85269.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 7 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

5

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

Fort Mcdowell Community

3 health-based
Groundwater 7,260 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fort Mcdowell Casino

Groundwater 2,500 people served
0 violations

Fort Mcdowell Adventures

All resolved
Groundwater 180 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Fort Mcdowell Yavapai Materials

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Whitney Ranch Estates

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

4 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3.9 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Fountain Hills (85269) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

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

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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