F0/100

GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 84,000 people · Arizona

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
AZ0411131
Violations
99

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
strontium
2500.00 µg/LAbove Goal
chlorate
280.00 µg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

17

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved

Maximum Contaminant Level Violation

When: August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 19, 2025 – September 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 19, 2025 – September 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 19, 2025 – September 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 19, 2025 – September 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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, 2024 – June 30, 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: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: 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: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: 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: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: 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: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: 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: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: 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: September 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: 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, 2023 – September 30, 2023Enforcement: 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, 2023 – September 30, 2023Enforcement: 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, 2023 – September 30, 2023Enforcement: 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, 2023 – September 30, 2023Enforcement: 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 GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO

Is GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO water safe to drink?

GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 99 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO detected?

66 contaminants were tested in GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO's water. Notable contaminants include strontium, chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO have any EPA violations?

Yes, GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO has 99 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 6 are health-based violations.

How many people does GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO serve?

GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO serves approximately 84,000 people, Arizona. The system provides water to 1 community: Maricopa.

What type of water does GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO provide?

GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AZ0411131.

How does GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO compare to other utilities in Arizona?

GW SANTA CRUZ WATER CO 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.

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