What was found in Holbrook'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 417 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HOLBROOK CITY OF · 4,833 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 140 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HOLBROOK CITY OF · 4,833 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 190 µg/L — HOLBROOK SDA INDIAN SCHOOL · 100 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.24 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HOLBROOK CITY OF · 4,833 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 34.5 µg/L — HOLBROOK SDA INDIAN SCHOOL · 100 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 23.4 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HOLBROOK CITY OF · 4,833 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLBROOK CITY OF · 4,833 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 8.625 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HOLBROOK CITY OF · 4,833 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 2.1 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: HOLBROOK CITY OF · 4,833 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.84 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HOLBROOK CITY OF · 4,833 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.6 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HOLBROOK CITY OF · 4,833 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HOLBROOK CITY OF · 4,833 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0019 mg/L — HOLBROOK SDA INDIAN SCHOOL · 100 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Holbrook
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HOLBROOK CITY OF | 4,833 |
| PETRIFIED FOREST NP | 1,742 |
| HOLBROOK SDA INDIAN SCHOOL | 100 |
Frequently asked questions about Holbrook tap water
Is Holbrook tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Holbrook. 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 Holbrook?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Holbrook, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Holbrook's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Holbrook include Fluoride, Copper, Lead, Barium, Lithium. 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.