What was found in Rimrock'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 | 880 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 850 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 500 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 450 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 420 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 216 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 31.7 µg/L 317% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 27.4 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.8 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.4 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.7 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.9000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3000 pCi/L 6% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rimrock
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ARIZONA WATER CO - RIMROCK | 3,423 |
| MONTEZUMA RIMROCK WATER COMPANY | 439 |
Frequently asked questions about Rimrock tap water
Is Rimrock tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Rimrock. 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 Rimrock?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Rimrock, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rimrock's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rimrock include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Copper, Fluoride. 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.