Water Quality in Phoenix, AZ (85545)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 85545.

Past Health-Based Violations

12 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 206 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.

604

Population

18

Water Systems

218

Violations (5yr)

12

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)

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)

Consolidated-Deer Valley

Groundwater 20,100 people served
0 violations

Payson Town Of

All resolved
Groundwater 17,682 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Quail Run Water System

All resolved
Groundwater 300 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Roosevelt Lakeview Park

Surface water 205 people served
0 violations

Lake Roosevelt Water Plant

12 health-based
Surface water 100 people served
18 violations (5yr) · 12 health-based · All resolved

Hayhook Trailer Park

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Roosevelt Baptist Church

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Srp - Roosevelt Dam

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Tonto National Monument

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Sportsman Haven

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
18 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
10 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
10 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

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

8 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

7 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

6 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
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
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
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
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
BromateMonitoring
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 Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
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 (85545) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 218.

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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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