June 14, 2026
Avondale, AZ Water Quality Report 2026
Unlock the full breakdown — detected levels vs. legal limits, plus what removes each one.
Full contaminant breakdown
EPA Six-Year Review compliance monitoring, 2012–2019 — the most recent national compliance dataset EPA has published. See the sections above for more recent violation and PFAS records.
| Contaminant | Avg. detected | Highest sample | Federal limit | Avg. vs. limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBCPEPA health goal: zero | 0.195 ppb | 0.26 ppb | 0.2 ppb | 98% |
| Nitrate | 5180 ppb | 9560 ppb | 10000 ppb | 52% |
| Nitrate + nitrite | 5160 ppb | 9560 ppb | 10000 ppb | 52% |
| ArsenicEPA health goal: zero | 4.59 ppb | 13.9 ppb | 10 ppb | 46% |
| LeadEPA health goal: zero | 3.06 ppb | 7.1 ppb | 15 ppb (action level) | 20% |
| Radium (combined)EPA health goal: zero | 0.957 pCi/L | 1.7 pCi/L | 5 pCi/L | 19% |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | 12.7 ppb | 32.6 ppb | 80 ppb | 16% |
| Selenium | 7.06 ppb | 20 ppb | 50 ppb | 14% |
| UraniumEPA health goal: zero | 3.71 ppb | 6.6 ppb | 30 ppb | 12% |
| Copper | 126 ppb | 390 ppb | 1300 ppb (action level) | 10% |
| Chromium (total) | 8.16 ppb | 29 ppb | 100 ppb | 8% |
| Fluoride | 324 ppb | 1140 ppb | 4000 ppb | 8% |
| Gross alpha radioactivityEPA health goal: zero | 1.05 pCi/L | 2.9 pCi/L | 15 pCi/L | 7% |
| Barium | 113 ppb | 200 ppb | 2000 ppb | 6% |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 2.85 ppb | 5.8 ppb | 60 ppb | 5% |
| Picloram | 0.1 ppb | 0.1 ppb | 500 ppb | <1% |
| Xylenes (total) | 0.6 ppb | 0.6 ppb | 10000 ppb | <1% |
Also tested, no detections: 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloroethylene, 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, 1,2-Dichloroethane, 1,2-Dichloropropane, 2,4,5-TP (Silvex), 2,4-D, Alachlor, Antimony, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Beryllium, Cadmium, Carbofuran, Carbon tetrachloride, Chlordane, Chlorobenzene, Cyanide, DEHA (adipate), DEHP (phthalate), Dalapon, Dichloromethane, Dinoseb, Dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD), Diquat, Endothall, Endrin, Ethylbenzene, Ethylene dibromide (EDB), Glyphosate, Heptachlor, Heptachlor epoxide, Hexachlorobenzene, Hexachlorocyclopentadiene, Lindane, Mercury (inorganic), Methoxychlor, Nitrite, Oxamyl, Pentachlorophenol, Simazine, Styrene, Tetrachloroethylene (PCE), Thallium, Toluene, Toxaphene, Trichloroethylene (TCE), Vinyl chloride, cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene, o-Dichlorobenzene, p-Dichlorobenzene, trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene.
Reverse osmosis (drinking water)
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The treatment category most often matched to disinfection byproducts (TTHMs, haloacetic acids), chlorine taste and odor, and organic compounds detected in this system.
Shop whole-house systems →Source: U.S. EPA Six-Year Review 4 compliance monitoring data (2012–2019), the most recent nationwide compliance dataset EPA has released, reported at the water-system level. A detection is not a violation. “Avg. vs. limit” compares the average of laboratory detections to the federal MCL or action level; individual faucets can differ — household plumbing affects lead and copper, and a state-certified laboratory test of your own tap is the only way to confirm levels in your home. Treatment categories are general matches, not a certification claim for a specific product and contaminant.
Water Utility: City of Avondale
Population Served: 83,001 residents
Data Sources: EPA SDWIS + EPA UCMR5
Report Year: 2026
Avondale, Arizona drinking water is supplied by City of Avondale. This report summarizes health-based violations and PFAS detections from federal EPA databases.
EPA Violation History
No health-based EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) violations on record since 2010 for this utility.
PFAS "Forever Chemical" Detections
Multiple PFAS compounds were detected during EPA UCMR5 testing (2023-2025).
| PFAS Compound | Level Detected | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0.0109 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFOS | 0.0099 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFHxS | 0.0084 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFBS | 0.0063 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFHxA | 0.0058 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFPeA | 0.0054 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFBA | 0.0052 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFHpA | 0.0032 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
Source: EPA UCMR5. Levels in ug/L. 1 ug/L = 1,000 ppt.
Should You Filter Your Avondale Water?
Avondale's water shows 8 PFAS compounds detected. Filtration is strongly recommended for households with children or pregnant women.
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Is Avondale tap water safe to drink?
City of Avondale meets EPA standards but 8 PFAS compounds were detected in UCMR5 testing.
Does Avondale water have PFAS?
Yes -- PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, and 5 more PFAS compounds were detected. A reverse osmosis system is recommended.
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Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5. PureWaterGuys.com is not affiliated with any municipal water utility.
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