Water Quality in Yuma, AZ (85356)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 85356.

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

3,840

Population

14

Water Systems

477

Violations (5yr)

49

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

City Of Yuma

15 health-based
Surface water 103,264 people served
46 violations (5yr) · 15 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

San Luis City Of

2 health-based
Groundwater 39,705 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Foothills Water And Sewer Llc

All resolved
Surface water 32,425 people served
234 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Somerton City Of

All resolved
Groundwater 14,197 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Wellton Town Of

27 health-based
Surface water 3,000 people served
110 violations (5yr) · 27 health-based

Antelope Union High School

3 health-based
Surface water 375 people served
31 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Antelope Water Company

1 health-based
Surface water 163 people served
41 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Jon Nickerson Water Syst

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Spirit Lake Industrial Park

1 health-based
Groundwater 90 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Wellton Mohawk Irrigation

Surface water 57 people served
0 violations

Desert Valencia Ranch

Purchased surface water 39 people served
0 violations

Mcelhaney Cattle Co.

Groundwater 16 people served
0 violations

Copper State Dairy

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Antelope General Store

Surface water 1 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
38 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
35 violations
Has active
Chlorine dioxideHealth-Based
22 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALHealth-Based
9 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
6 violations
Has active
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
33 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

33 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
22 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
15 violations
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

12 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
9 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

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

7 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

6 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2024

How Does This Compare?

Yuma (85356) has more violations than 100% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 477.

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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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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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