Water Quality in San Carlos, AZ (85550)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 85550.

379

Total Violations

55

Health-Based

324

Monitoring / Reporting

352

Resolved

What does this mean?

352 of 379 violations have been resolved. 55 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 324 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: 18 Population served: 26,213

Violations Detail (379 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 20, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 30, 2025ActiveN/A
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
StyreneMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Vinyl chlorideMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedIncreased risk of cancer
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(42)

Groundwater Rule

45

Sep 20Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Jul 30Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Jul 30Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Jul 30Active

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Styrene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Jun 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Toluene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Jun 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

May 27Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

May 27Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

May 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

2024(65)

Arsenic

03

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

03

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

03

Dec 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 18Active

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2C

Jan 26Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 26Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Jan 18Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 18Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Jan 18Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 18Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 18Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Jan 18Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Jan 18Resolved

How Does This Compare?

San Carlos (85550) has 379 recorded violations, including 55 health-based. 27 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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