ZipCheckup grade for 85309: C.

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Water Quality Report
C 57

Glendale Luke Afb, AZ: PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 57/100

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Usaf Luke Air Force Base)

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 85309 in Glendale Luke Afb, AZ contain 5 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
C 57/100
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 5 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
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 5 violations (non-health) (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.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
5 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
C
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 57 / 100
Bottom 14% of U.S. ZIP codes
2
Water Systems
8,440
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 57/100

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
94/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
0/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
75/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
47/100
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 (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 85309 in Glendale Luke Afb, Arizona is mapped to the water system Usaf Luke Air Force Base (EPA ID: AZ0407305). This system provides water to approximately 8,440 people from surface water sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Usaf Luke Air Force Base AZ0407305 8,440 Surface water
Valley Utilities Water Company Glendale AZ0407079 5,940 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 Usaf Luke Air Force Base (AZ0407305) 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 85309. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

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

Highest measured level: 0.059 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 (9) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (2) OK
Cost & Community (6) OK

CPSC product recall notices

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Protect Your Home in Glendale Luke Afb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 85309 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 5 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 85309 (primary system: Usaf Luke Air Force Base), 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 85309's water come from?

The recorded water source for Usaf Luke Air Force Base, a system mapped to ZIP code 85309, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 8,440 people.

How does Glendale Luke Afb water compare to the national average?

Glendale Luke Afb's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 83% of ZIP codes within Arizona.

How can I get my water tested in Glendale Luke Afb?

If Usaf Luke Air Force Base 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 85309?

85309 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 85309's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 85309. 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). Glendale Luke Afb, AZ: PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 57/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/85309/
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}

Page version: October 2026.

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