Water Quality in Phoenix, AZ (85326)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 85326.
Active Health Violations
15 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 99% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
75,359
Population
52
Water Systems
316
Violations (5yr)
15
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (52)
Phoenix City Of
All resolved Surface water 1,695,000 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2.74 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Mesa City Of
All resolved Surface water 466,000 people served
25 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 5.01 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Gilbert, Town Of
All resolved Surface water 247,600 people served
77 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Chandler City Of
All resolved Surface water 247,328 people served
77 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Scottsdale City Of
All resolved Surface water 241,361 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Glendale City Of
All resolved Surface water 234,766 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.55 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Peoria City Of
All resolved Surface water 187,676 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Tempe City Of
Surface water 165,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
City Of Buckeye - Valencia Town Division
Groundwater 30,377 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
City Of Buckeye Sonora - Sundance
Groundwater 15,783 people served
5 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Festival Ranch
All resolved Groundwater 10,313 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
City Of Buckeye Tartesso Water System
All resolved Groundwater 10,123 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Buckeye City Of
Groundwater 7,008 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Aspc Lewis Complex Water System
2 health-based Groundwater 4,300 people served
15 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Lead tested: 2.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Clearwater Utility Company Inc
1 health-based Groundwater 2,175 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Vwc Buckeye Division Sun Valley
All resolved Groundwater 1,378 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Liberty Elementary School
Groundwater 775 people served
13 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Immaculate Conception Church
1 health-based Groundwater 600 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Agri Business Center
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Hickmans Egg Ranch
2 health-based Groundwater 376 people served
11 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Vwc Buckeye Div - Sonoran Ridge
All resolved Groundwater 322 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Vwc Buckeye Div Bulfer Primrose
All resolved Groundwater 280 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Hickmans Egg Ranch Tonopah
1 health-based Groundwater 235 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
West Phoenix Wtr Co/W Ph
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Hopeville Water System
All resolved Groundwater 145 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Cow-Puncher Original Steak-Hou
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Norte Vista
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Triple G Dairy
All resolved Groundwater 84 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Co-Op Grill
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Mineral Springs Resort
All resolved Groundwater 61 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Valley View Water Company
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Big Horn Ranch / Martori
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Valley Trailer Park
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Grandview Water Company
7 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
25 violations (5yr)
· 7 health-based
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Hickmans Family Farm
1 health-based Groundwater 30 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Buckeye Municipal Airport
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Rainbow Valley Boarding
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Cosmo Cafe
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Buckeye Ice Co
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Buckeye First Assembly Of God
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Saddle Mountain Dairy
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tom Jones Ford Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Palms Mobile Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Buckeye Congregation Of Jehovahs Witness
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Biokool, Inc.
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Buckeye Feed/Country Store
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Butler Dairy Living Trust
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Durango Equine Vet Clinic
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Mbm Farms
Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations
Steve'S Place
Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations
White Citrus Water Co
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Vwc Buckeye Division Sweetwater 2
All resolved Purchased groundwater 0
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Contaminants Found
NitrateHealth-Based
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
23 violations
All resolved
ArsenicHealth-Based
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
17 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
12 violations
Has active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
10 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
32 violations
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
15 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
11 violations
Has active
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
10 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
10 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
5 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
4 violations
Has active
BromateMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit1.55 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Phoenix (85326) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 316.
Fewer violations 99th 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.