TOMBSTONE CITY OF

PWSID: AZ0402033 · Tombstone, AZ · Serves 1,545 people

Health Violations

TOMBSTONE CITY OF has 13 health-based violations out of 13 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,545
Total Violations
13
Health Violations
13
Source Type
Surface Water

TOMBSTONE CITY OF (PWSID AZ0402033) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 1,545 people in Tombstone, AZ, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Arizona drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 13 total violations, with 13 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Barium, Arsenic. Recorded violations span 1992–2017.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Arizona state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
AZ0402033
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Tombstone, AZ
Population Served
1,545
Health Violations
Yes (13)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Barium 12 12
Arsenic 1 1

Violation History (13)

Contaminant Health Date
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2017
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2017
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2017
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2017
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2016
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2014
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2013
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2013
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2012
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2012
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2010
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2008
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOMBSTONE CITY OF water safe to drink?
TOMBSTONE CITY OF has 13 health-based violations out of 13 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does TOMBSTONE CITY OF serve?
TOMBSTONE CITY OF serves 1,545 people in Tombstone, AZ. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TOMBSTONE CITY OF have?
TOMBSTONE CITY OF has 13 total violations on record spanning 1992–2017. 13 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TOMBSTONE CITY OF water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Barium, Arsenic.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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