Maricopa Water Quality

Arizona

Health Violations

The tap water in Maricopa, Arizona is served by 40 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 128,679 people. 501 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

40
Water Systems
128,679
Population Served
501
Total Violations
501
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Maricopa, Arizona is delivered through 40 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 128,679 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Maricopa shows 501 total violations across all 40 systems, of which 501 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 8000, 1040, 0700, 5200, 1005 and 5 others. 2 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Arizona drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO 84,000 1 Health
Ak-Chin Village 11,646 3 Health
GW FARMERS WATER CO - CONTINENTAL 5,592 0 Clean
GW FARMERS WATER CO - SANTA RITA SPRINGS 3,990 0 Clean
GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO - RED ROCK 3,813 0 Clean
GW SAGUARO DIST WATER CO - LAS QUINTAS 3,720 0 Clean
GW OCOTILLO WATER - RANCHO DEL SOL LINDO 3,128 0 Clean
THUNDERBIRD FARMS DWID 2,231 58 Health
GW SANTA CRUZ WATER - MARICOPA SW 1,170 0 Clean
GW OCOTILLO WATER - CATALINA 1,168 0 Clean
MARICOPA CONSOLIDATED DWID 928 10 Health
GW OCOTILLO WATER - DIAMOND BELL 706 0 Clean
GW -BWC, INC- SUNSHINE 604 8 Health
PAPAGO BUTTE DWID 530 141 Health
GW OCOTILLO WATER - VALLEY VIEW ACRES 496 0 Clean
GW FARMERS WATER CO - SAHUARITA 492 0 Clean
GW FARMERS WATER CO - SAHUARITA HIGHLAND 492 3 Health
MARICOPA MOUNTAIN DWID 1 450 52 Health
GW -BWC, INC- BUCKEYE RANCH 422 0 Clean
VALLE ESCONDIDO 405 14 Health
GW -BWC, INC.- NSWC 319 0 Clean
GW -BWC, INC- EAGLETAIL 288 0 Clean
GW OCOTILLO WATER - SILVERBELL WEST 263 0 Clean
GW SAGUARO DIST WATER CO - TALA WAY 255 0 Clean
GW SAGUARO DIST WATER CO - MIRABELL 180 0 Clean
GW OCOTILLO WATER - THUNDERHEAD 174 0 Clean
ANTELOPE PEAK DWID 150 130 Health
GW- BWC, INC- DIXIE 132 0 Clean
MARICOPA MOUNTAIN DWID 2 120 0 Clean
GW SAGUARO DIST WATER CO - LYN LEE 114 0 Clean
GW SAGUARO DIST WATER CO - AMBER ANN 108 0 Clean
NEW SADDLEBACK VISTA 100 74 Health
GW OCOTILLO WATER - SIERRITA FOOTHILLS 84 0 Clean
GW -BWC, INC.- WPE #6 69 0 Clean
GW SAGUARO DIST WATER CO - TORTOLITA 69 0 Clean
GW- BWC, INC- ROSEVIEW 66 0 Clean
AMERICAN REALTY MORTGAGE COMPANY 60 7 Health
GW SANTA CRUZ WATER -TWIN HAWKS WATER 57 0 Clean
GW- BWC, INC- GARDEN CITY 51 0 Clean
GW SANTA CRUZ WATER - CP WATER CO 37 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
8000 2025-08-01
1040 2025-07-01
1040 2025-07-01
1040 2025-04-01
1040 2025-04-01
1040 2025-04-01
1040 2025-01-01
1040 2025-01-01
1040 2025-01-01
1040 2025-01-01
1040 2025-01-01
1040 2025-01-01
0700 2024-11-02
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
1040 2024-10-01
1040 2024-10-01
1040 2024-07-01
1040 2024-07-01
1040 2024-07-01
1040 2024-07-01
1040 2024-07-01
1040 2024-04-01
1040 2024-04-01
1040 2024-04-01
1040 2024-04-01
1040 2024-04-01
1040 2024-04-01
1040 2024-04-01
1040 2024-04-01
1040 2024-04-01
1040 2024-01-01
1040 2024-01-01
1040 2024-01-01
1005 2024-01-01
1005 2024-01-01
1005 2024-01-01
1005 2024-01-01
1040 2024-01-01
1040 2024-01-01
1040 2024-01-01
1040 2024-01-01
1040 2024-01-01
1005 2023-10-01
1005 2023-10-01
1005 2023-10-01
1005 2023-10-01

TRI Facilities in Maricopa

Facility Total Releases
Pinal Energy LLC 1 lbs
Calportland Maricopa Plant 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maricopa, Arizona water safe to drink?
Maricopa is served by 40 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 128,679 people. 501 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Maricopa have?
Maricopa water systems have a total of 501 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 501 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Maricopa water?
Health-based violations for Maricopa water systems include the following contaminants: 8000, 1040, 0700, 5200, 1005 and 5 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Maricopa?
40 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Maricopa, Arizona, collectively covering approximately 128,679 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Maricopa get its drinking water?
Maricopa's water supply comes from 40 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Maricopa?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Maricopa, Arizona, reporting a combined 1 lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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