Water Quality in SCOTTSDALE, AZ (86260)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 86260.
10
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
10
Monitoring / Reporting
10
Resolved
What does this mean?
10 of 10 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 10 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.
Violations Detail (10 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2023 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2023 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2021 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2021 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(4)
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
2023(2)
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
How Does This Compare?
SCOTTSDALE (86260) has 10 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.