ZipCheckup grade for 85212: D.

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Water Quality Report
D 42

Mesa, AZ (85212): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 42/100

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of Mesa)

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 85212 in Mesa, AZ contain 203 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 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 203 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Moderate 0.005 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 203 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.005 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
  • 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.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
203 violations 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
D
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 42 / 100
Bottom 3% of U.S. ZIP codes
3
Water Systems
466,000
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.00501 mg/L
Reported Lead Result2.2× the national median for this measure
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$531K
Median Home Value85% 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) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 85212 in Mesa, Arizona is mapped to the water system City of Mesa (EPA ID: AZ0407095). This system provides water to approximately 466,000 people from surface water sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
City of Mesa AZ0407095 466,000 Surface water
Queen Creek Town of AZ0407033 95,502 Groundwater
Gilbert, Town of AZ0407092 247,600 Surface water

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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 Mesa (AZ0407095) 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.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 85212. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

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

Highest measured level: 0.0181 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.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

CPSC product recall notices

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 85212 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 203 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 85212 (primary system: City of Mesa), including 0 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 85212's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Mesa, a system mapped to ZIP code 85212, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 466,000 people.

How does Mesa water compare to the national average?

Mesa'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 Mesa?

If City of Mesa 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 85212 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 85212 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00501 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 85212?

85212 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 85212's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 85212. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Mesa, AZ (85212): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 42/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/85212/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 85212

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
85227 Chandler Heights, AZ <1 mi N/A 0
85209 Mesa, AZ 2.5 mi C 200
85208 Mesa, AZ 4.0 mi C 26
85236 Higley, AZ 4.5 mi D 174
85120 Apache Junction, AZ 4.9 mi C 123
85220 Apache Junction, AZ 6.0 mi N/A 0
85296 Gilbert, AZ 6.1 mi D 182
85297 Gilbert, AZ 6.2 mi D 174
85207 Mesa, AZ 6.2 mi C 26
85142 Queen Creek, AZ 6.5 mi D 215

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