F0/100
CITY OF BUCKEYE - VALENCIA TOWN DIVISION — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 30,377 people · Arizona
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AZ0407078
Violations
217
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
strontium | 5100.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
chlorate | 1200.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – October 17, 2024Enforcement: 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 - VALENCIA TOWN DIVISION
Is CITY OF BUCKEYE - VALENCIA TOWN DIVISION water safe to drink?
CITY OF BUCKEYE - VALENCIA TOWN DIVISION water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 217 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF BUCKEYE - VALENCIA TOWN DIVISION detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CITY OF BUCKEYE - VALENCIA TOWN DIVISION's water. Notable contaminants include strontium, chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF BUCKEYE - VALENCIA TOWN DIVISION have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF BUCKEYE - VALENCIA TOWN DIVISION has 217 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, RPT. 13 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF BUCKEYE - VALENCIA TOWN DIVISION serve?
CITY OF BUCKEYE - VALENCIA TOWN DIVISION serves approximately 30,377 people, Arizona. The system provides water to 1 community: Buckeye.
What type of water does CITY OF BUCKEYE - VALENCIA TOWN DIVISION provide?
CITY OF BUCKEYE - VALENCIA TOWN DIVISION sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AZ0407078.
How does CITY OF BUCKEYE - VALENCIA TOWN DIVISION compare to other utilities in Arizona?
CITY OF BUCKEYE - VALENCIA TOWN DIVISION 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.