Water Quality in Dewey, AZ (86326)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 86326.
Active Health Violations
21 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 97% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
24,852
Population
36
Water Systems
160
Violations (5yr)
21
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)
Town Of Prescott Valley
All resolvedPrescott City Of
1 health-basedCottonwood Municipal Water Cw1
1 health-basedCottonwood Municipal Water Vv6
All resolvedCottonwood Municipal Water Vv2
Cottonwood Municipal Water Vsf1
All resolvedCottonwood School Dist#6
Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv3
Mingus Union High School
2 health-basedVerde Valley Medical Center
Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1
All resolvedView Motel
1 health-basedThousand Trails Preserve
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
1 health-basedVerde Valley Manor
All resolvedOak Creek Elementary School
3 health-basedOn The Greens
All resolvedRodeway Inn
Rio Verde Rv Park
All resolvedTwin Oaks Bar And Cafe
First Steps Child Care
3 health-basedChanelles' Fine Dining
Suburban Mobile Home Park
Mulberry Park Mhp
7 health-basedAz State Pks-Dead Horse R
Blazin M Ranch
The Old Corral Bar
1 health-basedDesert Market At Elisa'S Corner
1 health-basedFamous Sams
Valley Vista
Double H Ice Company
Montezuma Indian School
Tavasci Elementary School
City Of Cottonwood Quail Canyon 1
Cottonwood Municipal Water Cl1
Cupertino Power Learning Center
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
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.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Dewey (86326) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 160.
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.