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Kingman Municipal Water

Kingman, Arizona 86401 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 45,000 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

45,000
People served
451
EPA violations
20
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 451 drinking-water violations at Kingman Municipal Water, 4% of them health-based - above the Arizona per-system average.

451
Total EPA violations on record
4%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
45,000
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Kingman Municipal Water

Kingman Municipal Water is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 45,000 residents in Kingman, Arizona (Mohave County) through 18,400 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 451 total violations for this system , of which 20 (4%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 409 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2023.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Nitrate, recorded in 28 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%).

Kingman Municipal Water's 451 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
45,000
Total Violations
451
Health-Based Violations
20
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
18,400
County
Mohave
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
20
Monitoring Violations
409
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Nitrate MR 28 2016
Chlorine MR 23 2023
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 21 2023
TTHM MR 21 2023
Coliform (TCR) MR 19 2013
2,3,7,8-TCDD MR 18 2006
Coliform (TCR) MCL 15 2012
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 15 2023
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 12 2003
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 12 2003
Trichloroethylene MR 12 2003
CHLOROBENZENE MR 12 2003
Benzene MR 12 2003
Ethylbenzene MR 12 2003
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 12 2003
Xylenes, Total MR 12 2003
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 12 2003
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 12 2003
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 12 2003
Carbon tetrachloride MR 12 2003
Tetrachloroethylene MR 12 2003
Toluene MR 12 2003
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 12 2003
Styrene MR 12 2003
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 12 2003
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 9 2013
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 7 2000
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 7 2000
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 7 2000
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 7 2016

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 377 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/27/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/27/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/27/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/27/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/27/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/27/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/27/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/27/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/27/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 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 Kingman Municipal Water.

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 AZ0408020 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 Kingman Municipal Water 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
2023 Chlorine MR 23 SDWIS / AZ0408020 / 0999
2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 21 SDWIS / AZ0408020 / 2456
2023 TTHM MR 21 SDWIS / AZ0408020 / 2950
2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 15 SDWIS / AZ0408020 / 7000
2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 2 SDWIS / AZ0408020 / 8000
2016 Nitrate MR 28 SDWIS / AZ0408020 / 1040
2016 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 7 SDWIS / AZ0408020 / 4000
2016 Combined Uranium MR 6 SDWIS / AZ0408020 / 4006
2016 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR 6 SDWIS / AZ0408020 / 4010
2016 Radium-226 MR 6 SDWIS / AZ0408020 / 4020
2016 Radium-228 MR 6 SDWIS / AZ0408020 / 4030
2013 Coliform (TCR) MR 19 SDWIS / AZ0408020 / 3100
2013 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 9 SDWIS / AZ0408020 / 2039
2012 Coliform (TCR) MCL 15 SDWIS / AZ0408020 / 3100
2007 Nitrate MCL 1 SDWIS / AZ0408020 / 1040

How Kingman Municipal Water Compares

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

Metric Kingman Municipal Water Arizona avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 451 153.3 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 20 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 45,000 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 Kingman Municipal Water water safe to drink? ▼
Kingman Municipal Water (PWS ID: AZ0408020) has 451 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 45,000 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Kingman Municipal Water serve? ▼
Kingman Municipal Water serves 45,000 people in Kingman, Arizona. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 18,400 service connections.
What type of violations does Kingman Municipal Water have? ▼
Kingman Municipal Water has 451 total violations: 20 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 409 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Kingman Municipal Water water? ▼
No. Kingman Municipal Water was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Kingman Municipal Water use? ▼
Kingman Municipal Water 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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.