What was found in Yucca'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 | 3500 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3400 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1400 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 130 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 100 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 80 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 8.7 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.12 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.9800 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.5400 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4000 pCi/L 8% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00040 mg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Yucca
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| YUCCA WATER ASSOCIATION | 250 |
| DOUBLE R WATER DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | 98 |
Frequently asked questions about Yucca tap water
Is Yucca tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Yucca. 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 Yucca?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Yucca, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Yucca's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Yucca include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Chromium, 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.