Water Quality in Phoenix, AZ (85338)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 85338.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 196 monitoring/reporting violations.

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.

67,451

Population

21

Water Systems

197

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)

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)

Destiny Phoenix Rv Resort

Groundwater 750 people served
0 violations

Goodyear Water Dept/Indu

Groundwater 230 people served
0 violations

Goodyear City Of/Sarival

Groundwater 221 people served
0 violations

Vicksburg Farm

1 health-based
Groundwater 220 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Loyal Order Of Moose-2078

Groundwater 153 people served
0 violations

Goodyear Estrella

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Pinal Feeding Company

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

White Tanks Farming Co

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Perryville Buffet

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Goodyear Ro Well

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Biokool Llc Water System

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Desert Cypress Trailer Ranch

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Derosier Water Supply

Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
10 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

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

7 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

7 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
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
BenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
BromateMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 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
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.55 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Phoenix (85338) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 197.

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.

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