Water Quality in Safford, AZ (85643)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 85643.
Active Health Violations
8 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,476
Population
17
Water Systems
93
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)
Safford City Of
1 health-basedCity Of Willcox
Apple Annies Orchard
2 health-basedChiricahua Natl Monument Bonita Cg
All resolvedNaturesweet Usa
1 health-basedThe Pharm
1 health-basedCoronado Memorial
All resolvedBonita Public School
2 health-basedFort Willcox Rv Park
1 health-basedCattle Rest Bar
Chiricahua Nm--Faraway Ranch
Bonita Store & Bar
Chevron Freeway
All resolvedTimmons, Helen, Mobile Home Pk
Willcox:Reclaimed Water
Sun Valley Motel & Trl.
Xit Trailer Park
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Monitoring for chemicals formed during water treatment disinfection.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Safford (85643) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 93.
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
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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.