City of Glendale
EPA ID: AZ0407093 · 234,766 people served · 94 ZIP codes
Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, City of Glendale shows 10 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 234,766.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 12 (2022) to 156 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Glendale Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The City of Glendale serves a community with a median household income of $72,849 and an estimated 1,898,825 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Glendale's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Maricopa County, Arizona rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Glendale compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 29 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 9 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 129 detections recorded. 9 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
City of Glendale (EPA ID: AZ0407093) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 234,766 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 94 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (69/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 26, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 20, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 29 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 12 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 9 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 3 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | Yes |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Lead (EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85301 | 0.00155 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 85302 | 0.00155 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 85303 | 0.00155 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 85304 | 0.00155 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 85305 | 0.00155 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 85306 | 0.00155 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 85307 | 0.00155 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 85308 | 0.00155 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 85310 | 0.00155 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 85311 | 0.00155 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 85312 | 0.00155 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 85318 | 0.00155 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 12 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 82 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
This system serves 94 ZIP codes:
85001 · 85002 · 85003 · 85004 · 85005 85006 · 85007 · 85008 · 85009 · 85010 85011 · 85012 · 85013 · 85014 · 85015 85016 · 85017 · 85018 · 85019 · 85020 85021 · 85022 · 85023 · 85024 · 85025 85026 · 85027 · 85028 · 85029 · 85030 85031 · 85032 · 85033 · 85034 · 85035 85036 · 85037 · 85038 · 85039 · 85040 85041 · 85042 · 85043 · 85044 · 85045 85046 · 85048 · 85050 · 85051 · 85053 85054 · 85055 · 85060 · 85061 · 85062 85063 · 85064 · 85065 · 85066 · 85067 85068 · 85069 · 85070 · 85071 · 85072 85073 · 85074 · 85075 · 85076 · 85078 85079 · 85080 · 85082 · 85083 · 85085 85086 · 85097 · 85098 · 85301 · 85302 85303 · 85304 · 85305 · 85306 · 85307 85308 · 85309 · 85310 · 85311 · 85312 85318 · 85345 · 85381 · 85382
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Glendale (AZ0407093) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Glendale water safe to drink?
City of Glendale has recorded 8 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does City of Glendale serve?
City of Glendale serves approximately 234,766 people across 94 ZIP codes in Arizona.
Where does City of Glendale get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Contact Your Water Utility
Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.
Contact information from City of Glendale Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: City of Glendale Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
ADEQ has given the city of Glendale's public water system a high-risk designation for the degree to which its drinking water sources are protected. ADEQ categorized all surface water sources as high-risk because they are open to the atmosphere.
Treatment regime
How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.
Treatment chemicals and what each one does
Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.
Watershed exposure sources reported
Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.
Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from City of Glendale Consumer Confidence Report.
Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
PFAS Substances Detected in This System
This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.
In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →
Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by City of Glendale.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.
The city of Glendale has been monitoring lead and copper in the tap water from inside customers' homes in accordance with the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) since 1992. Tests show levels meet the Action Level required by federal drinking water standards for lead and copper. The city currently monitors for lead and copper every year from July to September.
Lead Service Line Replacement Tracker
This water utility's lead service line (LSL) replacement program is tracked from public Consumer Confidence Report filings. Email signup notifies subscribers when the utility files an updated replacement plan or progress milestone.
City of Glendale
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. LSL replacement-program data is sourced from public CCR filings published by the utility. Subscription notifications are based on automated parsing of subsequent CCR releases.
Learn more about Lead and Copper Rule replacement requirements →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Notable events and violations
This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.
Federal compliance violations on record
These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).
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monitoring · Total Organic Carbon2025-01-01 to 2025-01-31
Tier 3 missed monitoring violation for Total Organic Carbon (TOC) at one location.
Violations record from City of Glendale Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
Test your water
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Check your specific ZIP code
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Contact your utility
City of Glendale (EPA ID: AZ0407093) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.