What was found in Town of Buckeye-Sono'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 | 4240 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2850 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2450 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1920 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 527 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 253 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Barium | 170 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 56.8 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 30.7 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.1 µg/L 101% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.9 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 9 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 5.7 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.93 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 0.3300 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0590 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Town of Buckeye-Sono
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF BUCKEYE SONORA - SUNDANCE | 15,783 |
Frequently asked questions about Town of Buckeye-Sono tap water
Is Town of Buckeye-Sono tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Town of Buckeye-Sono. 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 Town of Buckeye-Sono?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Town of Buckeye-Sono, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Town of Buckeye-Sono's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Town of Buckeye-Sono include Nitrate, Xylenes, Total, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper. 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.