Health Violations Found

Phoenix, AZ (85026): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for City of Phoenix

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

City of Phoenix (1)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 85026 in Phoenix, AZ contain 3 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources

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Current EPA violation data unavailable

Safety Score N/A

Water Quality Issues 1 health-based violation

Lead Risk Below action level 0.0027 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31

NFIP Claim History N/A

Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 2 non-health-based (since 2021).
Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0027 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.

Contaminant Summary

Health Violations

3 violations 1 health-based PFAS detected

Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record

Water System

1,695,000

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0

Surface water

Water Source

0.00274 mg/L

Reported Lead Result

Zone 2

County Radon Potential · Moderate

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Out of every safety indicator logged for Phoenix (85026), the high-priority category holds 1 - the critical category returns no results.

PFAS Detected in Water Supply HIGH

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water systems serving this ZIP code. Highest level: 0.016 µg/L.

What to do: Consider a water filter rated for PFAS reduction (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58). See PFAS Contamination below ↓ ↓

Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance

94/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

Unknown

Evidence missing

EPA radon zone

50/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

75/100

Observed

Required domains

Drinking water

Unknown

Indoor environment

50/100

Outdoor environment

75/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (8) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 85026 in Phoenix, Arizona is mapped to the water system City of Phoenix (EPA ID: AZ0407025). This system provides water to approximately 1,695,000 people from surface water sources.

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Phoenix (AZ0407025) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

📊 EPA Safe Drinking Water · View source →

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 85026.

Detected compounds: PFBS, PFBA.

Highest measured level: 0.016 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

Learn about PFAS risks → Find a PFAS filter →

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Environmental Hazards (9) CRITICAL

Home & Infrastructure (2) OK

Cost & Community (6) OK

CPSC product recall notices

These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 85026 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 3 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 85026 (primary system: City of Phoenix), including 1 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 85026's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Phoenix, a system mapped to ZIP code 85026, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 1,695,000 people.

How can I get my water tested in Phoenix?

If City of Phoenix supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 85026 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 85026 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00274 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 85026?

85026 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Maricopa County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 85026's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 85026. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). Phoenix, AZ (85026): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/85026/

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Page version: October 2026.

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