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Community Water System · PWS AZ0410060

Metropolitan Dwid - Hub

Tucson, Arizona 85704 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 4,252 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

4,252
People served
157
EPA violations
3
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 157 drinking-water violations at Metropolitan Dwid - Hub, 2% of them health-based - above the Arizona per-system average.

157
Total EPA violations on record
2%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
4,252
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Metropolitan Dwid - Hub

Metropolitan Dwid - Hub is a private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,252 residents in Tucson, Arizona (Pima County) through 1,705 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 157 total violations for this system , of which 3 (2%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 149 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 17 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%).

Metropolitan Dwid - Hub's 157 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
4,252
Total Violations
157
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
1,705
County
Pima
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
3
Monitoring Violations
149
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MR 17 2014
Chlorine MR 16 2022
Cadmium MR 9 1980
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 5 2024
TTHM MR 5 2024
Xylenes, Total MR 4 1999
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 1999
Arsenic MR 4 2023
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 4 1999
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 1999
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 4 1999
Trichloroethylene MR 4 1999
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 4 1999
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 4 1999
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 4 1999
Tetrachloroethylene MR 4 1999
Toluene MR 4 1999
Styrene MR 4 1999
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 4 1999
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 1999
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 4 1999
Carbon tetrachloride MR 4 1999
Nitrate MR 4 2002
Benzene MR 4 1999
Ethylbenzene MR 4 1999
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 1999
CHLOROBENZENE MR 4 1999
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 4 2001
Pentachlorophenol MR 4 1998
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 2012

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 290 samples detected PFAS.

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

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 AZ0410060 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 Metropolitan Dwid - Hub 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
2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 5 SDWIS / AZ0410060 / 2456
2024 TTHM MR 5 SDWIS / AZ0410060 / 2950
2023 Arsenic MR 4 SDWIS / AZ0410060 / 1005
2022 Chlorine MR 16 SDWIS / AZ0410060 / 0999
2014 Coliform (TCR) MR 17 SDWIS / AZ0410060 / 3100
2014 Coliform (TCR) MCL 2 SDWIS / AZ0410060 / 3100
2012 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 SDWIS / AZ0410060 / 7000
2002 Nitrate MR 4 SDWIS / AZ0410060 / 1040
2001 ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 4 SDWIS / AZ0410060 / 2946
1999 Xylenes, Total MR 4 SDWIS / AZ0410060 / 2955
1999 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 SDWIS / AZ0410060 / 2968
1999 1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / AZ0410060 / 2977
1999 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / AZ0410060 / 2979
1999 1,2-Dichloroethane MR 4 SDWIS / AZ0410060 / 2980
1999 Trichloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / AZ0410060 / 2984

How Metropolitan Dwid - Hub Compares

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

Metric Metropolitan Dwid - Hub Arizona avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 157 153.3 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 3 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 4,252 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 Metropolitan Dwid - Hub water safe to drink?
Metropolitan Dwid - Hub (PWS ID: AZ0410060) has 157 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 4,252 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Metropolitan Dwid - Hub serve?
Metropolitan Dwid - Hub serves 4,252 people in Tucson, Arizona. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,705 service connections.
What type of violations does Metropolitan Dwid - Hub have?
Metropolitan Dwid - Hub has 157 total violations: 3 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 149 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Metropolitan Dwid - Hub water?
No. Metropolitan Dwid - Hub was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Metropolitan Dwid - Hub use?
Metropolitan Dwid - Hub 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.