What was found in Bullhead City'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 | 14000 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 11/13 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 8200 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 11/13 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 3200 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 10/13 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 990 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 10/13 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 580 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/13 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 340 µg/L 2267% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 10/13 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 76 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 10/13 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 64 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 7/13 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 17 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 4/13 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 6/13 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 9.4 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/13 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9.1 µg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 4/13 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 8.9 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 9/13 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 8.6 µg/L 143% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 3/13 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/13 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.6 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2 pCi/L 40% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 5/13 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.1 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.9300 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.8400 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.7000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.1000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0220 mg/L 147% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 11/13 | LCR |
| PFOS | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/13 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/13 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/13 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/13 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/13 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/13 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Bullhead City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BULLHEAD CITY MOHAVE | 36,330 |
| BERMUDA WATER COMPANY INC | 25,000 |
| NORTH MOHAVE VALLEY | 5,190 |
| DESERT FOOTHILLS | 3,091 |
| SILVERVIEW RV PARK | 800 |
| LAKE MOHAVE HIGHLANDS | 746 |
| KATHERINE HEIGHTS | 415 |
| SILVER CREEK RV PARK | 280 |
| CROSSROADS RV PARK | 272 |
| CAMP MOHAVE | 224 |
| RIVER CITY RV PARK | 183 |
| KATHERINE RESORTS WATER COMPANY | 58 |
| HARDYVILLE ON THE RIVER | 42 |
Frequently asked questions about Bullhead City tap water
Is Bullhead City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants in the water serving Bullhead City. 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 Bullhead City?
13 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Bullhead City, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bullhead City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bullhead City 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.