C42/100
CITY OF BUCKEYE TARTESSO WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 10,123 people · Arizona
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AZ0407526
Violations
54
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
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: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 CITY OF BUCKEYE TARTESSO WATER SYSTEM
Is CITY OF BUCKEYE TARTESSO WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
CITY OF BUCKEYE TARTESSO WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of C (42/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 54 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF BUCKEYE TARTESSO WATER SYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF BUCKEYE TARTESSO WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF BUCKEYE TARTESSO WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF BUCKEYE TARTESSO WATER SYSTEM has 54 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, RPT, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF BUCKEYE TARTESSO WATER SYSTEM serve?
CITY OF BUCKEYE TARTESSO WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 10,123 people, Arizona. The system provides water to 1 community: Buckeye.
What type of water does CITY OF BUCKEYE TARTESSO WATER SYSTEM provide?
CITY OF BUCKEYE TARTESSO WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AZ0407526.
How does CITY OF BUCKEYE TARTESSO WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Arizona?
CITY OF BUCKEYE TARTESSO WATER SYSTEM scores 42/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Arizona state page for a full comparison of water systems.