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GLOBE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 7,536 people · Arizona

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AZ0404008
Violations
696

Contaminant Test Results

4 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFHxS
0.024 µg/L0.010 µg/LOver Limit
PFOS
0.009 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
vanadium
23.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

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: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
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: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: 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, 2024 – September 30, 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: January 1, 2024 – November 26, 2024Rule: Stage 2 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: January 1, 2024 – November 26, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: January 19, 2022 – December 20, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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 GLOBE CITY OF

Is GLOBE CITY OF water safe to drink?

GLOBE CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 696 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has GLOBE CITY OF detected?

46 contaminants were tested in GLOBE CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFHxS, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile), vanadium. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does GLOBE CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, GLOBE CITY OF has 696 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MON, TT. 12 are health-based violations.

How many people does GLOBE CITY OF serve?

GLOBE CITY OF serves approximately 7,536 people, Arizona. The system provides water to 1 community: Globe.

What type of water does GLOBE CITY OF provide?

GLOBE CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AZ0404008.

How does GLOBE CITY OF compare to other utilities in Arizona?

GLOBE CITY OF 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

Globe