Water Quality: Tombstone, AZ
1 water system • 1,545 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Tombstone is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 1,545 people, and has 149 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 13 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Tombstone's violation count is 61% below the national average for Arizona. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Tombstone
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOMBSTONE CITY OF | AZ0402033 | Surface Water | 1,545 | 149 |
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.