What was found in Avondale's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 9560 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 9560 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1140 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 390 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 114 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 32.6 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 29 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 20 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 13.9 µg/L 139% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.1 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 6.6 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.8 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.9 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.7 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.6000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.2600 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.1000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0172 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0156 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0135 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0129 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0117 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0094 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Avondale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AVONDALE CITY OF | 96,130 |
Frequently asked questions about Avondale tap water
Is Avondale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants in the water serving Avondale. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Avondale?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Avondale, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Avondale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Avondale include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.