What was found in Buckeye'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 | 15000 µg/L 150% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 13/14 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 11000 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 12/14 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 4500 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 4000 µg/L | 12/14 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1500 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 13/14 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 468 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/14 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 370 µg/L 617% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 9/14 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 290 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 12/14 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 100 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 82.7 µg/L 551% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 10/14 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 69 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 10/14 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 32.2 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 11/14 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 18 µg/L 180% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 12/14 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 14.4 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/14 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 13 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 5/14 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 5 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.6 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 4/14 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.4 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 3/14 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/14 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 1 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.7100 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.5000 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.5000 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.1000 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 2/14 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 14/14 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Buckeye
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF BUCKEYE - VALENCIA TOWN DIVISION | 30,377 |
| FESTIVAL RANCH | 10,313 |
| CITY OF BUCKEYE TARTESSO WATER SYSTEM | 10,123 |
| BUCKEYE CITY OF | 7,008 |
| ASPC LEWIS COMPLEX WATER SYSTEM | 4,300 |
| CLEARWATER UTILITY COMPANY INC | 2,175 |
| GILA BEND TOWN OF | 1,922 |
| VWC BUCKEYE DIVISION SUN VALLEY | 1,378 |
| TRILLIUM WATER SYSTEM | 1,100 |
| COUNTRY HOME MHP | 300 |
| VWC BUCKEYE DIV BULFER PRIMROSE | 280 |
| HOPEVILLE WATER SYSTEM | 89 |
| TRIPLE G DAIRY | 84 |
| BUCKEYE ACRES MHP | 71 |
Frequently asked questions about Buckeye tap water
Is Buckeye tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Buckeye. 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 Buckeye?
14 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Buckeye, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Buckeye's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Buckeye include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Lithium. 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.