Water Quality: Safford, AZ
3 water systems • 22,349 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Safford is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 22,349 people, and has 460 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. Safford's violation count is 21% above the national average for Arizona. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Lead, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
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
Causes neurological damage, developmental delays in children, and kidney damage in adults even at low exposure levels.
Common source: Old plumbing pipes, lead solder, brass fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb)
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 Safford
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFFORD CITY OF | AZ0405005 | Groundwater | 20,600 | 58 |
| USDJ FBP FED CORR INST SAFFORD | AZ0405306 | Groundwater | 949 | 91 |
| ADOC ASPC FORT GRANT | AZ0405303 | Groundwater | 800 | 311 |
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.