What was found in Chilchinbeto'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrite | 310 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: Chilchinbeto NTUA · 1,276 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2600 µg/L — Chilchinbeto Community Day School BIA · 138 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1245 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Chilchinbeto NTUA · 1,276 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 707.4 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Chilchinbeto NTUA · 1,276 people · 2014 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 11.08 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: Chilchinbeto NTUA · 1,276 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 14.81 µg/L — Chilchinbeto Community Day School BIA · 138 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 12.6 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Chilchinbeto NTUA · 1,276 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 11 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: Chilchinbeto Community Day School BIA · 138 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 8.8 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Chilchinbeto NTUA · 1,276 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.185 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Chilchinbeto NTUA · 1,276 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.24 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: Chilchinbeto NTUA · 1,276 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.245 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: Chilchinbeto Community Day School BIA · 138 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.1 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: Chilchinbeto Community Day School BIA · 138 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.2025 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: Chilchinbeto Community Day School BIA · 138 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7800 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: Chilchinbeto NTUA · 1,276 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.4950 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: Chilchinbeto NTUA · 1,276 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.4900 pCi/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Chilchinbeto NTUA · 1,276 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Chilchinbeto NTUA · 1,276 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Chilchinbeto
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Chilchinbeto NTUA | 1,276 |
| Chilchinbeto Community Day School BIA | 138 |
Frequently asked questions about Chilchinbeto tap water
Is Chilchinbeto tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Chilchinbeto. 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 Chilchinbeto?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Chilchinbeto, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Chilchinbeto's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Chilchinbeto include Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Chromium. 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.