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BLACK CANYON CITY WID — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,437 people · Arizona

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AZ0413051
Violations
138

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.012 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2021 – September 1, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About BLACK CANYON CITY WID

Is BLACK CANYON CITY WID water safe to drink?

BLACK CANYON CITY WID water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 138 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BLACK CANYON CITY WID detected?

1 contaminants were tested in BLACK CANYON CITY WID's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BLACK CANYON CITY WID have any EPA violations?

Yes, BLACK CANYON CITY WID has 138 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, RPT, Other. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does BLACK CANYON CITY WID serve?

BLACK CANYON CITY WID serves approximately 2,437 people, Arizona. The system provides water to 1 community: Black Canyon City.

What type of water does BLACK CANYON CITY WID provide?

BLACK CANYON CITY WID sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AZ0413051.

How does BLACK CANYON CITY WID compare to other utilities in Arizona?

BLACK CANYON CITY WID scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Arizona state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Black Canyon City