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Community Water System · PWS AZ0407500

Surprise City of - Mountain Vista

Surprise, Arizona 85374 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 40,007 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

40,007
People served
419
EPA violations
0
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 419 drinking-water violations at Surprise City of - Mountain Vista - above the Arizona per-system average.

419
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
40,007
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Surprise City of - Mountain Vista

Surprise City of - Mountain Vista is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 40,007 residents in Surprise, Arizona (Maricopa County) through 15,167 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 419 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 411 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2019.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, recorded in 18 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

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%).

Surprise City of - Mountain Vista's 419 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.

Population Served
40,007
Total Violations
419
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
15,167
County
Maricopa
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
411
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 18 2019
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 18 2019
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 18 2019
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 18 2019
Carbon tetrachloride MR 18 2019
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 18 2019
Trichloroethylene MR 18 2019
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 18 2019
CHLOROBENZENE MR 18 2019
Benzene MR 18 2019
Toluene MR 18 2019
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 18 2019
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 18 2019
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 18 2019
Tetrachloroethylene MR 18 2019
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 18 2019
Vinyl chloride MR 18 2019
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 18 2019
Styrene MR 17 2019
Arsenic MR 16 2019
Coliform (TCR) MR 8 2009
Ethylbenzene MR 7 2019
Chlorine MR 7 2017
Xylenes, Total MR 7 2019
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 6 2007
2,3,7,8-TCDD MR 3 2005
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 2 2008
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR 2 2004
TTHM MR 2 2008
Nickel MR 1 2002

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 232 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
6:2 FTS 9/11/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/11/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/11/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/11/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/11/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/11/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/11/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/11/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/11/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/11/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/11/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/11/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/11/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/11/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/11/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/11/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/11/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/11/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/11/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/11/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/11/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/11/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/11/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/11/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/11/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/11/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/11/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/11/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/11/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/11/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 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 Surprise City of - Mountain Vista.

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 AZ0407500 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 Surprise City of - Mountain Vista 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
2019 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0407500 / 2378
2019 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0407500 / 2964
2019 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0407500 / 2968
2019 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0407500 / 2979
2019 Carbon tetrachloride MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0407500 / 2982
2019 1,2-Dichloropropane MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0407500 / 2983
2019 Trichloroethylene MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0407500 / 2984
2019 1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0407500 / 2985
2019 CHLOROBENZENE MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0407500 / 2989
2019 Benzene MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0407500 / 2990
2019 Toluene MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0407500 / 2991
2019 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0407500 / 2380
2019 1,2-Dichloroethane MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0407500 / 2980
2019 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0407500 / 2981
2019 Tetrachloroethylene MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0407500 / 2987

How Surprise City of - Mountain Vista Compares

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

Metric Surprise City of - Mountain Vista Arizona avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 419 153.3 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 10.5 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 95.4% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 40,007 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 Surprise City of - Mountain Vista water safe to drink?
Surprise City of - Mountain Vista (PWS ID: AZ0407500) has 419 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 40,007 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Surprise City of - Mountain Vista serve?
Surprise City of - Mountain Vista serves 40,007 people in Surprise, Arizona. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 15,167 service connections.
What type of violations does Surprise City of - Mountain Vista have?
Surprise City of - Mountain Vista has 419 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 411 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Surprise City of - Mountain Vista water?
No. Surprise City of - Mountain Vista was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Surprise City of - Mountain Vista use?
Surprise City of - Mountain Vista 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.