June 14, 2026
Prescott, AZ Water Quality Report 2026
Water Utility: City of Prescott
Population Served: 42,217 residents
Data Sources: EPA SDWIS + EPA UCMR5
Report Year: 2026
Prescott, Arizona drinking water is supplied by City of Prescott. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | 2025 | Water Filters |
Source: EPA SDWIS, updated quarterly. Health-based violations only.
PFAS "Forever Chemical" Detections
Multiple PFAS compounds were detected during EPA UCMR5 testing (2023-2025).
| PFAS Compound | Level Detected | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0.0100 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFOS | 0.0080 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFBS | 0.0070 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFHxS | 0.0050 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFPeA | 0.0038 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFHxA | 0.0035 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFHpA | 0.0030 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
Source: EPA UCMR5. Levels in ug/L. 1 ug/L = 1,000 ppt.
Should You Filter Your Prescott Water?
Prescott has a 2025 groundwater violation and 7 PFAS compounds detected. Filtration is strongly recommended.
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Is Prescott tap water safe to drink?
City of Prescott had a groundwater rule violation in 2025 and 7 PFAS compounds detected in recent testing.
Does Prescott water have PFAS?
Yes -- PFOA, PFOS, PFBS, and 4 more 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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