What was found in Elfrida's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4400 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1400 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 55.77 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 33.8 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 25.02 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 8.265 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 6.09 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.1035 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 4.717 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.495 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 3.164 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.08 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.218 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 1.2 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.9975 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ELFRIDA WID · 800 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Elfrida
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ELFRIDA WID | 800 |
Frequently asked questions about Elfrida tap water
Is Elfrida tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Elfrida. 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 Elfrida?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Elfrida, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Elfrida's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Elfrida include Nitrate, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Copper. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.