Water Quality in Ft Defiance, AZ (86504)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 86504.

202

Total Violations

72

Health-Based

130

Monitoring / Reporting

174

Resolved

What does this mean?

174 of 202 violations have been resolved. 72 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 130 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: 127 Population served: 165,055

Violations Detail (202 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ActiveN/A
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.0107Jun 30, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.0127Jun 30, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ActiveN/A
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.01165Mar 31, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(17)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Active

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 31Active

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 28Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jan 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jan 31Active

2024(38)

Arsenic

02

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Oct 31Resolved

Arsenic

03

Sep 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Sep 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 30Active

E. COLI

34

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 30Active

Public Notice

75

Jun 30Active

Public Notice

75

Jun 30Active

Public Notice

75

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 31Active

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 31Active

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 29Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 31Active

How Does This Compare?

Ft Defiance (86504) has 202 recorded violations, including 72 health-based. 28 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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