Water Quality in Whiteriver, AZ (85941)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 85941.
Active Health Violations
9 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 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,459
Population
24
Water Systems
70
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
Consolidated-Deer Valley
Payson Town Of
All resolvedWmatua Miner Flat
3 health-basedWmatua Whiteriver
Bia Fort Apache Agency Off #1
Wmatua Hondah-Mcnary
1 health-basedWmatua Cibecue
3 health-basedSunrise Base Lodge
Sunrise Apache Peak
Sunrise Midway (Mcnary/Sunrise
All resolvedHawley Lake Homes
All resolvedDishchii Bikoh Community School - Bia Charter
All resolvedHondah Homesites
Wmatua Cedar Creek
Sunrise Hotel
Bia Fort Apache T R School
Wmatua Carrizo
1 health-basedSunrise Sports Center
Carrizo Store
1 health-basedBia Fort Apache Cibecue School
Dirt Burn / Kupk
Wmatua Ft. Apache
Sunrise Employee Housing
Alchesay Natl Fish Hatchery
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Whiteriver (85941) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 70.
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.