ZipCheckup grade for 85132: D.

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Health Violations Found
D 42

Florence, AZ (85132): PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 42/100

EPA data combined for 5 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Epcor - San Tan)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 85132 in Florence, AZ contain 72 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 3 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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Safety Score
D 42/100
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 3 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 4 claims
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 3 health-based violations and 69 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 4 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
72 violations 3 health-based PFAS detected 1 risk identified
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
D
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 42 / 100
Bottom 3% of U.S. ZIP codes
5
Water Systems
87,435
People Served
3
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$315K
Median Home Value10% above state median ($287K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 42/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
0/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
0/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
75/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
0/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
75/100

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

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

Safety & Health (8) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 85132 in Florence, Arizona is mapped to the water system Epcor - San Tan (EPA ID: AZ0411128). This system provides water to approximately 87,435 people from groundwater sources.

There are 5 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Epcor - San Tan AZ0411128 87,435 Groundwater
Florence Water Company AZ0411017 15,900 Groundwater
Epcor - San Tan Anthem AZ0411136 10,362 Groundwater
Adoc Florence Asp AZ0411066 1,001 Groundwater
Arizona Water Company - Oracle AZ0411019 10,585 Groundwater

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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 Epcor - San Tan (AZ0411128) on EPA.gov.

2 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.

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Compliance History

2021 2022 2023 1 2024 1 2025 1
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 85132. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFBS, PFPeA, PFHxA, PFOA, PFBA, PFHxS, PFHpA.

Highest measured level: 0.06 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.

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Health Risks from Detected Contaminants

Nitrate

High Risk

EPA reference value: 10 mg/L (as nitrogen) · 10 violations on record

Blue baby syndrome in infants; potential cancer risk in adults

At-risk groups: infants under 6 months, pregnant women, people with G6PD deficiency

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion resin), distillation · Find a filter →

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Florence has 4 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 85132 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 72 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 85132 (primary system: Epcor - San Tan), including 3 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 85132's water come from?

The recorded water source for Epcor - San Tan, a system mapped to ZIP code 85132, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 87,435 people.

How does Florence water compare to the national average?

Florence's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 100% of ZIP codes within Arizona.

How can I get my water tested in Florence?

If Epcor - San Tan 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.

What is the radon risk for 85132?

85132 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Pinal 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 85132's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 85132. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 85132?

FEMA records contain 4 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 85132; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Florence, AZ (85132): PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 42/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/85132/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 85132

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85232 Florence, AZ 3.9 mi N/A 0
85191 Valley Farms, AZ 4.8 mi N/A 0
85228 Coolidge, AZ 9.6 mi N/A 0
85128 Coolidge, AZ 10.4 mi B 12
85243 Queen Creek, AZ 14.8 mi N/A 0
85294 Casa Grande, AZ 15.4 mi N/A 0
85140 San Tan Valley, AZ 16.5 mi C 35
85143 San Tan Valley, AZ 16.5 mi C 32
85279 Florence, AZ 16.8 mi N/A 0
85194 Casa Grande, AZ 16.8 mi N/A 72

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