What was found in Tolleson'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 | 4400 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOLLESON CITY OF · 9,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3760 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOLLESON CITY OF · 9,300 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 131 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TOLLESON CITY OF · 9,300 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 110 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOLLESON CITY OF · 9,300 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Fluoride | 99.3 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOLLESON CITY OF · 9,300 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 70 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOLLESON CITY OF · 9,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.8 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOLLESON CITY OF · 9,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 20.7 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOLLESON CITY OF · 9,300 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.665 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TOLLESON CITY OF · 9,300 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.15 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TOLLESON CITY OF · 9,300 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.285 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: TOLLESON CITY OF · 9,300 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0142 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOLLESON CITY OF · 9,300 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOLLESON CITY OF · 9,300 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00066 mg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOLLESON CITY OF · 9,300 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Tolleson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOLLESON CITY OF | 9,300 |
Frequently asked questions about Tolleson tap water
Is Tolleson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Tolleson. 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 Tolleson?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Tolleson, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tolleson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tolleson include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Lithium, Fluoride. 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.