What was found in Chino Valley'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 | 7540 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 9/10 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 7540 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 7/10 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 474 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 9/10 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 390 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 8/10 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 109 µg/L 136% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 9/10 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 64.7 µg/L 431% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 9/10 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 52 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 6/10 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 40 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 8/10 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 38.2 µg/L 382% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 8/10 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 12 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 7/10 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/10 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/10 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.8 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/10 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/10 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.9000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.6000 pCi/L 4% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.5400 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00060 mg/L 4% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 10/10 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Chino Valley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CHINO VALLEY TOWN OF | 2,742 |
| CHINO MEADOWS II | 2,350 |
| APPALOOSA WATER COMPANY | 600 |
| INSCRIPTION CANYON WATER COMPANY | 566 |
| ACME WATER - YAVAPAI ESTATES | 243 |
| QUAIL RIDGE DWID | 179 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW MHP | 160 |
| CHINO VALLEY PARK | 65 |
| ROAD RUNNER MHP | 60 |
| WHISPERING WINDS APARTMENTS | 60 |
Frequently asked questions about Chino Valley tap water
Is Chino Valley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Chino Valley. 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 Chino Valley?
10 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Chino Valley, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Chino Valley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Chino Valley include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM. 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.