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Community Water System · PWS AZ0404008

Globe City Of

Globe, Arizona 85501-2514 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 7,536 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

7,536
People served
846
EPA violations
19
Health-based
5 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 846 drinking-water violations at Globe City Of, 2% of them health-based - above the Arizona per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 5 PFAS compounds.

846
Total EPA violations on record
2%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
7,536
People served by this system
5
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Globe City Of

Globe City Of is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 7,536 residents in Globe, Arizona (Gila County) through 3,550 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 846 total violations for this system , of which 19 (2%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 810 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Nitrate, recorded in 22 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 5 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 113.3 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Arizona, EPA tracks 1,493 public water systems serving 7,322,166 people, with 228,944 cumulative violations and 15,663 health-based violations on record. About 98% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 153.3 violations. Statewide, 145 of 152 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (95.4%).

Globe City Of's 846 violations sit above the Arizona average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

5 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
7,536
Total Violations
846
Health-Based Violations
19
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
3,550
County
Gila
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
18
Monitoring Violations
810
Treatment Tech Violations
1

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Nitrate MR 22 2024
Chlorine MR 21 2016
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 21 2013
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 21 2013
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 21 2013
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 21 2013
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 21 2013
Carbon tetrachloride MR 21 2013
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 21 2013
Trichloroethylene MR 21 2013
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 21 2013
CHLOROBENZENE MR 21 2013
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 21 2013
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 21 2013
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 21 2013
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 21 2013
Benzene MR 21 2013
Toluene MR 21 2013
Ethylbenzene MR 21 2013
Xylenes, Total MR 20 2013
Styrene MR 20 2013
Tetrachloroethylene MR 20 2013
Coliform (TCR) MR 19 2013
Coliform (TCR) MCL 18 2012
Vinyl chloride MR 13 2013
TTHM MR 10 2025
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 10 2025
Heptachlor epoxide MR 9 2010
2,4-D MR 9 2010
2,4,5-TP MR 9 2010

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 9 of 174 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFTrDA 8/28/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/28/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/28/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/28/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/11/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/11/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/11/2023 8.50 ppt 5.00 ppt Detected
6:2 FTS 7/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/11/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/11/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/11/2023 108.10 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
8:2 FTS 7/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/11/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/11/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/11/2023 20.10 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFNA 7/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/11/2023 9.50 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
PFOA 7/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/11/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/11/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Globe City Of.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID AZ0404008 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Arizona Drinking Water Authority

Arizona DEQ, Drinking Water Program is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Globe City Of under EPA-delegated authority.

Open AZ regulator portal

Source: Arizona DEQ, Drinking Water Program

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2025 TTHM MR 10 SDWIS / AZ0404008 / 2950
2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 10 SDWIS / AZ0404008 / 2456
2024 Nitrate MR 22 SDWIS / AZ0404008 / 1040
2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 2 SDWIS / AZ0404008 / 8000
2022 Groundwater Rule TT 1 SDWIS / AZ0404008 / 0700
2018 Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 4 SDWIS / AZ0404008 / 8000
2016 Chlorine MR 21 SDWIS / AZ0404008 / 0999
2015 E. COLI MR 5 SDWIS / AZ0404008 / 3014
2013 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 21 SDWIS / AZ0404008 / 2378
2013 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 21 SDWIS / AZ0404008 / 2380
2013 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 21 SDWIS / AZ0404008 / 2964
2013 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 21 SDWIS / AZ0404008 / 2968
2013 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 21 SDWIS / AZ0404008 / 2981
2013 Carbon tetrachloride MR 21 SDWIS / AZ0404008 / 2982
2013 1,2-Dichloropropane MR 21 SDWIS / AZ0404008 / 2983

How Globe City Of Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Globe City Of Arizona avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 846 153.3 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 19 10.5 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 5 compounds 95.4% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 7,536 4,904 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 1,493 regulated public water systems in Arizona.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Globe City Of water safe to drink?
Globe City Of (PWS ID: AZ0404008) has 846 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 5 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 7,536 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Globe City Of serve?
Globe City Of serves 7,536 people in Globe, Arizona. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 3,550 service connections.
What type of violations does Globe City Of have?
Globe City Of has 846 total violations: 19 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 810 monitoring/reporting violations, and 1 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Globe City Of water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 5 PFAS compounds in Globe City Of's water supply: PFBA, PFBS, PFHxS, PFOS, PFPeS. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Globe City Of use?
Globe City Of uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.