What was found in Globe'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 | 6600 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 6365 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 412 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1046 µg/L — QUAIL RUN WATER SYSTEM · 300 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 41.15 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 790 µg/L — ROOSEVELT RANCH RV & MHP · 430 people · 2012 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 308 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2023 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Copper | 268.5 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2017 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.16 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 15.5 µg/L — QUAIL RUN WATER SYSTEM · 300 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 15.242 µg/L 305% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 µg/L Highest in the city: MOUNTAIN GATE ESTATES MHP · 400 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12.725 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.5 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2017 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 8.8 µg/L 176% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 µg/L Highest in the city: MOUNTAIN GATE ESTATES MHP · 400 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.6 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.545 µg/L — QUAIL RUN WATER SYSTEM · 300 people · 2017 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.0725 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.715 µg/L — QUAIL RUN WATER SYSTEM · 300 people · 2017 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.785 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2014 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.62 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2014 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 1.2 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: MOUNTAIN GATE ESTATES MHP · 400 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | 0.7200 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: MOUNTAIN GATE ESTATES MHP · 400 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 0.6700 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: MOUNTAIN GATE ESTATES MHP · 400 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6000 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: QUAIL RUN WATER SYSTEM · 300 people · 2017 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.6000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.1133 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2023 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0237 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2023 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2023 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0091 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2023 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpes | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2023 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00064 mg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GLOBE CITY OF · 7,536 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0022 mg/L — MOUNTAIN GATE ESTATES MHP · 400 people · 2024 | 6/6 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Globe
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GLOBE CITY OF | 7,536 |
| ROOSEVELT RANCH RV & MHP | 430 |
| MOUNTAIN GATE ESTATES MHP | 400 |
| QUAIL RUN WATER SYSTEM | 300 |
| CANYON WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | 130 |
| APACHE MOBILE HOME AND RV PARK, LLC | 130 |
Frequently asked questions about Globe tap water
Is Globe tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Globe. 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 Globe?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Globe, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Globe's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Globe include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Lithium. 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.