Arsenic in Williams, AZ Drinking Water
Arsenic data for Williams, Arizona · 6,669 residents · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of Arsenic in Williams, Arizona: Arsenic carries a high health-risk designation.
Within Williams, Arizona, Arsenic has been detected in water samples drawn from the public supply - the results are part of the official EPA compliance record for systems here.
Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-07-13
Arsenic in Williams Tap Water
Williams, Arizona has 2 EPA violations related to arsenic in drinking water.
This analysis covers 6,669 residents across 1 ZIP code in Williams.
Williams's overall water quality grade is B (74/100).
Is Arsenic in Williams 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 Williams
| Date | Violation Type | Status | ZIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Arsenic (Known) | Known | 86046 |
| 2022-01-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 86046 |
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 Williams 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.