What was found in ZIP 85261
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 | 5725 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5105 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 500 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 172.75 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 132.65 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 90.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 70.425 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 32.71 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 18.46 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.8 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.965 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.675 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.95 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.7 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.58 pCi/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.9880 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7000 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.5500 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0860 µg/L 172% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 0.0500 µg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SCOTTSDALE CITY OF · 241,361 people · 2023 | 1/1 | 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 85261
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| SCOTTSDALE CITY OF | AZ | 241,361 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 85261 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 85261 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 85261. 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 85261?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 85261. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 85261's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.