June 14, 2026

Flagstaff, AZ Water Quality Report 2026

By PureWaterGuys

Water Utility: City of Flagstaff
Population Served: 76,960 residents
Data Sources: EPA SDWIS + EPA UCMR5
Report Year: 2026

Flagstaff, Arizona drinking water is supplied by City of Flagstaff. This report summarizes health-based violations and PFAS detections from federal EPA databases.

EPA Health-Based Violation History

The following contaminants exceeded EPA MCLs at this utility since 2010:

Contaminant Violation Years Filter Solution
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2015 Whole House Filters

Source: EPA SDWIS, updated quarterly. Health-based violations only.

PFAS "Forever Chemical" Detections

PFAS compounds were detected during EPA UCMR5 testing (2023-2025).

PFAS Compound Level Detected Solution
PFBA 0.0061 ug/L PFAS Filters

Source: EPA UCMR5. Levels in ug/L. 1 ug/L = 1,000 ppt.

Should You Filter Your Flagstaff Water?

Flagstaff had a haloacetic acid violation in 2015 and PFAS has been detected recently. Filtration is recommended for all households.

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FAQ

Is Flagstaff tap water safe to drink?

City of Flagstaff meets current EPA standards but had a haloacetic acid (HAA5) violation in 2015, and PFBA was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Does Flagstaff water have PFAS?

PFBA was detected during EPA UCMR5 monitoring. A whole-house carbon block or reverse osmosis system is recommended.

What filter works best for Flagstaff?

A whole-house carbon block filter addresses haloacetic acids and chlorine. For PFAS, a reverse osmosis system provides the highest reduction. Take our quiz.

Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5. PureWaterGuys.com is not affiliated with any municipal water utility.

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