What was found in Johnson Ranch'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 | 16000 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 11400 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1700 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 230 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 185 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Barium | 170 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 34.7 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 10 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 9.6 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.6 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8.1 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.7 pCi/L 45% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5.1 pCi/L 102% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.9 µg/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0400 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0240 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0220 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0190 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Johnson Ranch
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EPCOR - SAN TAN | 87,435 |
| EPCOR - SAN TAN ANTHEM | 10,362 |
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Ranch tap water
Is Johnson Ranch tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Johnson Ranch. 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 Johnson Ranch?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Johnson Ranch, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Johnson Ranch's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Johnson Ranch 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.