Water Quality in TUCSON, AZ (85754)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 85754.

688

Total Violations

80

Health-Based

608

Monitoring / Reporting

637

Resolved

What does this mean?

637 of 688 violations have been resolved. 80 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 608 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: 48 Population served: 85,924

Violations Detail (688 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 18, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 6, 2025ActiveN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(53)

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 18Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 6Active

Chlorine

27

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jul 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 14Active

Public Notice

75

May 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 1Resolved

Public Notice

76

Apr 1Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 20Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 20Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 20Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Mar 15Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Mar 15Active

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Feb 28Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 28Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Feb 28Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Feb 28Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Feb 28Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Feb 28Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 28Resolved

2024(270)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Active

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Active

Fluoride

01

Dec 31Active

Fluoride

01

Dec 31Active

Fluoride

01

Dec 31Active

Arsenic

01

Dec 31Active

Arsenic

01

Dec 31Active

Arsenic

01

Dec 31Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 19Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 19Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 19Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 19Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 19Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 1Active

Trichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Sep 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Sep 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Sep 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Sep 30Resolved

Styrene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Styrene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Styrene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Toluene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Toluene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Toluene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Sep 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Sep 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Sep 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Sep 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Sep 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Sep 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Sep 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Sep 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Sep 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Sep 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Sep 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Sep 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Sep 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Sep 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

35

Sep 28Active

TTHM

35

Sep 28Active

TTHM

35

Sep 28Active

E. COLI

34

Sep 25Resolved

E. COLI

34

Sep 25Resolved

E. COLI

34

Sep 25Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 6Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 6Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Aug 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 11Active

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Toluene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Toluene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Toluene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Jun 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Styrene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Styrene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Styrene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Jun 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Jun 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 29Active

TTHM

35

Jun 29Active

TTHM

35

Jun 29Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 25Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Apr 1Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Apr 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

35

Mar 30Active

TTHM

35

Mar 30Active

TTHM

35

Mar 30Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 2Active

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Feb 29Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 29Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 29Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 29Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Feb 29Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Feb 29Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jan 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jan 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jan 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

TUCSON (85754) has 688 recorded violations, including 80 health-based. 51 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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