What was found in Vail'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 | 2100 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SAGUARO WATER COMPANY · 3,243 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3000 µg/L — SUPERSTITION WATER COOP · 45 people · 2019 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1300 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SAGUARO WATER COMPANY · 3,243 people · 2014
Highest in the city: 3000 µg/L — SUPERSTITION WATER COOP · 45 people · 2013 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 159 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SAGUARO WATER COMPANY · 3,243 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 529 µg/L — POCKETKNIFE WATER COOP · 65 people · 2019 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 360 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SAGUARO WATER COMPANY · 3,243 people · 2018 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 36.8 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SAGUARO WATER COMPANY · 3,243 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 68 µg/L — PANTANO WATER COOP · 156 people · 2013 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.42 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SAGUARO WATER COMPANY · 3,243 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.9 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SAGUARO WATER COMPANY · 3,243 people · 2018 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.295 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: KAHLUA WELL COOP · 99 people · 2017 | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.4 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SAGUARO WATER COMPANY · 3,243 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.3 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: GARIGANS GULCH WATER COOP · 35 people · 2015 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAGUARO WATER COMPANY · 3,243 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAGUARO WATER COMPANY · 3,243 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.8450 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: KAHLUA WELL COOP · 99 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAGUARO WATER COMPANY · 3,243 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAGUARO WATER COMPANY · 3,243 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0081 mg/L 54% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SAGUARO WATER COMPANY · 3,243 people · 2025 | 7/7 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Vail
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SAGUARO WATER COMPANY | 3,243 |
| PANTANO WATER COOP | 156 |
| KAHLUA WELL COOP | 99 |
| POCKETKNIFE WATER COOP | 65 |
| WILDCAT ONE WELL COOP | 52 |
| SUPERSTITION WATER COOP | 45 |
| GARIGANS GULCH WATER COOP | 35 |
Frequently asked questions about Vail tap water
Is Vail tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Vail. 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 Vail?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Vail, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Vail's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Vail include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, 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.