Water Quality in PAYSON, AZ (85541)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 85541.

735

Total Violations

113

Health-Based

622

Monitoring / Reporting

692

Resolved

What does this mean?

692 of 735 violations have been resolved. 113 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 622 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.

Water systems: 59 Population served: 34,090

Violations Detail (735 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 3, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 3, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 3, 2025ActiveN/A
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(48)

Groundwater Rule

45

Sep 3Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Sep 3Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Sep 3Active

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jul 31Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Public Notice

75

May 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Apr 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Apr 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 30Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 9Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 9Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 9Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 1Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 1Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 1Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 1Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 1Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 1Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 1Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Jan 2Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Jan 2Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Jan 2Resolved

2024(209)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Dec 31Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 19Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 19Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 19Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 19Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 19Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 19Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 19Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Nov 30Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Oct 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Oct 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Oct 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Oct 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Oct 1Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Oct 1Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Sep 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Sep 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Sep 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Aug 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 18Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 18Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Apr 1Active

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Mar 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 24Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 24Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 24Resolved

How Does This Compare?

PAYSON (85541) has 735 recorded violations, including 113 health-based. 43 remain unresolved. 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

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

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.

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