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Apache Junction Water District

Apache Junction, Arizona 85119 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 15,610 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

15,610
People served
694
EPA violations
20
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 694 drinking-water violations at Apache Junction Water District, 3% of them health-based - above the Arizona per-system average.

694
Total EPA violations on record
3%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
15,610
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Apache Junction Water District

Apache Junction Water District is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 15,610 residents in Apache Junction, Arizona (Pinal County) through 4,200 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 694 total violations for this system , of which 20 (3%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 633 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 Chlorite, recorded in 19 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%).

Apache Junction Water District's 694 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
15,610
Total Violations
694
Health-Based Violations
20
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
4,200
County
Pinal
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
16
Monitoring Violations
633
Treatment Tech Violations
4

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Chlorite MR 19 2025
CARBON, TOTAL MR 18 2024
Arsenic MR 16 2022
Endrin MR 12 2022
Methoxychlor MR 12 2022
Toxaphene MR 12 2022
Dalapon MR 12 2022
Endothall MR 12 2022
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 12 2022
OXAMYL MR 12 2022
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 12 2022
Picloram MR 12 2022
Dinoseb MR 12 2022
Atrazine MR 12 2022
Heptachlor MR 12 2022
2,4-D MR 12 2022
2,4,5-TP MR 12 2022
Glyphosate MR 12 2022
BHC-GAMMA MR 12 2022
Simazine MR 12 2022
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 12 2022
Carbofuran MR 12 2022
LASSO MR 12 2022
Heptachlor epoxide MR 12 2022
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 12 2022
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MR 12 2022
Diquat MR 12 2022
Benzo(a)pyrene MR 12 2022
Chlorine dioxide MR 12 2025
Pentachlorophenol MR 12 2022

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
NFDHA 6/19/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/19/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/19/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/19/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/19/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 6/19/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/19/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/19/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/19/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/19/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/19/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/19/2025 <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 Apache Junction Water District.

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 AZ0411039 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 Apache Junction Water District 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 Chlorite MR 19 SDWIS / AZ0411039 / 1009
2025 Chlorine dioxide MR 12 SDWIS / AZ0411039 / 1008
2025 TTHM MCL 12 SDWIS / AZ0411039 / 2950
2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 11 SDWIS / AZ0411039 / 0200
2024 CARBON, TOTAL MR 18 SDWIS / AZ0411039 / 2920
2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TT 4 SDWIS / AZ0411039 / 5200
2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS RPT 4 SDWIS / AZ0411039 / 5200
2023 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 4 SDWIS / AZ0411039 / 0300
2022 Arsenic MR 16 SDWIS / AZ0411039 / 1005
2022 Endrin MR 12 SDWIS / AZ0411039 / 2005
2022 Methoxychlor MR 12 SDWIS / AZ0411039 / 2015
2022 Toxaphene MR 12 SDWIS / AZ0411039 / 2020
2022 Dalapon MR 12 SDWIS / AZ0411039 / 2031
2022 Endothall MR 12 SDWIS / AZ0411039 / 2033
2022 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 12 SDWIS / AZ0411039 / 2035

How Apache Junction Water District Compares

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

Metric Apache Junction Water District Arizona avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 694 153.3 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 15,610 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 Apache Junction Water District water safe to drink?
Apache Junction Water District (PWS ID: AZ0411039) has 694 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 15,610 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Apache Junction Water District serve?
Apache Junction Water District serves 15,610 people in Apache Junction, Arizona. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 4,200 service connections.
What type of violations does Apache Junction Water District have?
Apache Junction Water District has 694 total violations: 20 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 633 monitoring/reporting violations, and 4 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Apache Junction Water District water?
No. Apache Junction Water District was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Apache Junction Water District use?
Apache Junction Water District uses Surface Water 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.