Water Quality: Lakeside, AZ
8 water systems • 2,066 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Lakeside is served by 8 public water systems with a combined service population of 2,066 people, and has 645 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 56 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Lakeside's violation count is 70% above the national average for Arizona. Contaminants associated with violations include Arsenic, Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
Long-term exposure increases risk of skin, bladder, and lung cancers, as well as cardiovascular and neurological effects.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, agricultural pesticides, industrial waste
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Lakeside
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY SPRINGS DWID | AZ0409009 | Groundwater | 425 | 78 |
| SKY HI DWID | AZ0409028 | Groundwater | 390 | 80 |
| WONDERLAND ACRES DWID | AZ0409060 | Groundwater | 380 | 128 |
| PORTER MOUNTAIN DWID | AZ0409024 | Groundwater | 322 | 95 |
| PORTER CREEK DWID | AZ0409013 | Groundwater | 250 | 151 |
| PINEDALE ESTATES DWID | AZ0409040 | Groundwater | 208 | 84 |
| RETAW WATER COMPANY | AZ0409017 | Groundwater | 47 | 8 |
| MISTY MOUNTAIN DWID | AZ0409075 | Groundwater | 44 | 21 |
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.