What was found in ZIP 85085
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 7100 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 800 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2370 µg/L — DESERT HILLS WATER · 4,220 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 778.5 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 682.6 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 317.95 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 160 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2023 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Barium | 120.85 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 64 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 73.26 µg/L — DESERT HILLS WATER · 4,220 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 46.4 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 36.595 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: DESERT HILLS WATER · 4,220 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 27.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: DESERT HILLS WATER · 4,220 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 23.88 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 24.45 µg/L — DESERT HILLS WATER · 4,220 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 17.705 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: DESERT HILLS WATER · 4,220 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: DESERT HILLS WATER · 4,220 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.615 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: DESERT HILLS WATER · 4,220 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 10 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.465 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9.325 µg/L — DESERT HILLS WATER · 4,220 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.75 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 8.35 µg/L — DESERT HILLS WATER · 4,220 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: DESERT HILLS WATER · 4,220 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.8 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: DESERT HILLS WATER · 4,220 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.36 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: DESERT HILLS WATER · 4,220 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.3 pCi/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.08 pCi/L 42% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.295 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: DESERT HILLS WATER · 4,220 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.05 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.6200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: DESERT HILLS WATER · 4,220 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.3800 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.1900 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.0600 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0400 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0160 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PHOENIX CITY OF · 1,695,000 people · 2024 | 2/2 | 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.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 85085
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PHOENIX CITY OF | 1,695,000 | |
| DESERT HILLS WATER | AZ | 4,220 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 85085 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 85085 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 35 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 85085. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 85085?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 85085. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 85085's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Chlorite, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.