Water Quality in Tucson, AZ (85711)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 85711.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 14 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

42,558

Population

10

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Tucson City Of

All resolved
Groundwater 732,906 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Douglas Border Patrol Station

All resolved
Groundwater 450 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Camp Whispering Pines

1 health-based
Groundwater 240 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Catalina Village

All resolved
Groundwater 107 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Roger Road Wwtp

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Camp Victorio

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Clearwater Station

Purchased groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Zoo Stage Water Co-Op, Inc

Groundwater 23 people served
0 violations

Vision Quest

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Ameling Trailer Court

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Tucson (85711) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.

Fewer violations 74th 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.

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.

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