What was found in Beaver Dam's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 880 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER DAM WC SYSTEM 1 · 1,048 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1800 µg/L — VIRGIN MOUNTAIN ESTATES MHP · 100 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 738 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER DAM WC SYSTEM 1 · 1,048 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1495 µg/L — VIRGIN MOUNTAIN UTILITIES COMPANY · 200 people · 2017 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 830 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER DAM WC SYSTEM 1 · 1,048 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1300 µg/L — VIRGIN MOUNTAIN UTILITIES COMPANY · 200 people · 2017 | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 117.2 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER DAM WC SYSTEM 1 · 1,048 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 156 µg/L — SUN SHINERS MHP · 136 people · 2019 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 49.3 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER DAM WC SYSTEM 1 · 1,048 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 53 µg/L — BEAVER DAM FILLING STATION · 35 people · 2017 | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 11 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER DAM WC SYSTEM 1 · 1,048 people · 2017 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.4 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER DAM WC SYSTEM 1 · 1,048 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.985 µg/L — SUN SHINERS MHP · 136 people · 2019 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.395 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER DAM WC SYSTEM 1 · 1,048 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 4.69 µg/L — VIRGIN MOUNTAIN UTILITIES COMPANY · 200 people · 2017 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: BIASI WATER COMPANY · 284 people · 2016 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.8000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: SUN SHINERS MHP · 136 people · 2018 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BEAVER DAM WC SYSTEM 1 · 1,048 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0060 mg/L — VIRGIN MOUNTAIN UTILITIES COMPANY · 200 people · 2025 | 7/7 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Beaver Dam
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BEAVER DAM WC SYSTEM 1 | 1,048 |
| BIASI WATER COMPANY | 284 |
| VIRGIN MOUNTAIN UTILITIES COMPANY | 200 |
| SUN SHINERS MHP | 136 |
| CHIEF SLEEP EASY TP | 124 |
| VIRGIN MOUNTAIN ESTATES MHP | 100 |
| BEAVER DAM FILLING STATION | 35 |
Frequently asked questions about Beaver Dam tap water
Is Beaver Dam tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Beaver Dam. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Beaver Dam?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Beaver Dam, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Beaver Dam's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Beaver Dam include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.