Chandler, AZ: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 58/100
8 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Chandler: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Your top priority: consider a certified water filter (6 health violations on record). NSF certified filters →
Chandler shows moderate tap water quality for AZ - some areas carry documented EPA violations while others meet standards without issues.
How Chandler Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Chandler, AZ
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Chandler.
Chandler Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 292 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0041 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 22% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,250 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.41.
Water Systems Serving Chandler
Residential addresses in Chandler, AZ are served by 3 primary water providers out of 6 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 8 ZIP codes in Chandler, Arizona (population ~297,943), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 515,256 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 8 ZIP codes.
6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Chandler: C (58/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Chandler water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0041 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 8 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 45 | 6 |
| Barium | Inorganic | 42 | 6 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 28 | 4 |
| PFOA | PFAS | 25 | 6 |
| PFNA | PFAS | 25 | 6 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85249 | C | 269 | 4 | City of Chandler |
| 85248 | C | 94 | 2 | City of Chandler |
| 85225 | C | 83 | 0 | City of Chandler |
| 85286 | C | 83 | 0 | City of Chandler |
| 85224 | C | 77 | 0 | City of Chandler |
| 85226 | C | 77 | 0 | City of Chandler |
All ZIP Codes in Chandler
- 85224 [C] - 77 violations
- 85225 [C] - 83 violations
- 85226 [C] - 77 violations
- 85244
- 85246
- 85248 [C] - 94 violations ⚠
- 85249 [C] - 269 violations ⚠
- 85286 [C] - 83 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Chandler
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Chandler
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Chandler's Housing Stock?
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
For most of Chandler's housing stock, construction occurred after 1986 - when lead solder in plumbing was federally prohibited. The median build year of 1996 broadly reflects that newer profile.
Most homes in Chandler were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Chandler: Remediation Cost in Perspective
How much of a Chandler home's value does documented remediation represent? A small fraction - the equity share here is in the low tier, and from a household financial perspective, most property owners are considering a commitment that fits comfortably within standard planning rather than a decision that rises to the level of a material budget event or significant equity consideration.
Remediation costs in Chandler are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,169–$3,825 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 60% above the Arizona average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Chandler
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Even with citywide samples reading clean and just 22% of Chandler homes dating to the pre-rule era, individual-faucet conditions remain a separate question that aggregate utility data cannot resolve for one specific address. That gap is structural, not a function of severity.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Chandler
Historical NFIP data for Chandler contains 16 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $51,842. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 20% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$2,250</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
What You Can Do in Chandler
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Lead can reduce the most common contaminant found in Chandler's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
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