Water Quality: Lake Havasu City, AZ
2 water systems • 55,227 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Lake Havasu City is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 55,227 people, and has 45 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Lake Havasu City's violation count is 88% below the national average for Arizona. Contaminants associated with violations include TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Lake Havasu City
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE HAVASU CITY OF | AZ0408022 | Groundwater | 54,610 | 30 |
| HAVASU HEIGHTS DWID | AZ0408026 | Groundwater | 617 | 15 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.