F0/100
GW FARMERS WATER CO - SANTA RITA SPRINGS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,990 people · Arizona
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
AZ0410213
Violations
92
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 GW FARMERS WATER CO - SANTA RITA SPRINGS
Is GW FARMERS WATER CO - SANTA RITA SPRINGS water safe to drink?
GW FARMERS WATER CO - SANTA RITA SPRINGS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 92 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has GW FARMERS WATER CO - SANTA RITA SPRINGS detected?
31 contaminants were tested in GW FARMERS WATER CO - SANTA RITA SPRINGS's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GW FARMERS WATER CO - SANTA RITA SPRINGS have any EPA violations?
Yes, GW FARMERS WATER CO - SANTA RITA SPRINGS has 92 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include RPT, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does GW FARMERS WATER CO - SANTA RITA SPRINGS serve?
GW FARMERS WATER CO - SANTA RITA SPRINGS serves approximately 3,990 people, Arizona. The system provides water to 1 community: Sahuarita.
What type of water does GW FARMERS WATER CO - SANTA RITA SPRINGS provide?
GW FARMERS WATER CO - SANTA RITA SPRINGS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AZ0410213.
How does GW FARMERS WATER CO - SANTA RITA SPRINGS compare to other utilities in Arizona?
GW FARMERS WATER CO - SANTA RITA SPRINGS 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.