Arsenic in Douglas, AZ Drinking Water
Arsenic data for Douglas, Arizona · 19,568 residents · 4 ZIP codes
Over the past reporting period, water systems in Douglas, Arizona have recorded Arsenic at detectable concentrations in EPA compliance samples.
Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-05-14
Arsenic in Douglas Tap Water
Douglas, Arizona has 8 EPA violations related to arsenic in drinking water.
This analysis covers 19,568 residents across 4 ZIP codes in Douglas.
Douglas's overall water quality grade is B (75/100).
Is Arsenic in Douglas Water Safe?
If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.
EPA Violations for Arsenic in Douglas
| Date | Violation Type | Status | ZIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 85607 |
| 2024-01-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 85608 |
| 2024-01-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 85655 |
| 2024-01-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 86555 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 85607 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 85608 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 85655 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 86555 |
Health Effects of Arsenic
- Increased risk of skin, bladder, lung, and kidney cancer
- Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
- Skin changes (darkening, thickening, lesions)
- Developmental effects in children exposed in utero
Health risk severity: High. Governed by the Arsenic Rule (2006).
How Arsenic Gets Into Drinking Water
- Natural deposits in rock and soil (especially in western U.S.)
- Runoff from orchards and glass/electronics production
- Historical use of arsenic-based pesticides
- Well water in areas with arsenic-rich geology
What to Do About Arsenic in Douglas Water
- Install a reverse osmosis (RO) system certified under NSF 58
- Adsorptive media filters (iron-based) can also reduce arsenic
- Have well water tested if on a private supply
- Boiling water does NOT remove arsenic — it concentrates it
Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for arsenic removal.