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MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN — Water Quality Report 2026

Q: Is MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN water safe to drink?

MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 163 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

Q: What contaminants has MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN detected?

31 contaminants were tested in MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Q: Does MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN have any EPA violations?

Yes, MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN has 163 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, TT. 15 are health-based violations.

Q: How many people does MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN serve?

MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN serves approximately 4,108 people, Arizona. The system provides water to 1 community: Morenci.

Q: What type of water does MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN provide?

MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is AZ0406003.

Q: How does MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN compare to other utilities in Arizona?

MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN 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.

Serving 4,108 people · Arizona

Water Source

Surface Water

County

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System ID

AZ0406003

Violations

163

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
Lead (90th percentile)	< 0.001 mg/L	0.015 mg/L	0 mg/L	Above Goal

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

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: August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Rule: Stage 1 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: August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov

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: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: July 1, 2023 – August 16, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 11, 2023 – June 19, 2023Rule: 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, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: March 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: February 1, 2023 – February 28, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: November 1, 2022 – December 19, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: November 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: November 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: 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: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: April 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment 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: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 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 MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN

Is MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN water safe to drink?

MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 163 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN detected?

31 contaminants were tested in MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN have any EPA violations?

Yes, MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN has 163 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, TT. 15 are health-based violations.

How many people does MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN serve?

MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN serves approximately 4,108 people, Arizona. The system provides water to 1 community: Morenci.

What type of water does MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN provide?

MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is AZ0406003.

How does MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN compare to other utilities in Arizona?

MORENCI WATER ELEC CO MAIN 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

Morenci