Water Quality in PIMA, AZ (85543)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 85543.
88
Total Violations
21
Health-Based
67
Monitoring / Reporting
82
Resolved
What does this mean?
82 of 88 violations have been resolved. 21 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 67 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.
Violations Detail (88 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Feb 22, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Feb 22, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Feb 22, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 1, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 1, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 1, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 1, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(6)
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
2023(7)
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
PIMA (85543) has 88 recorded violations, including 21 health-based. 6 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
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.