F0/100
PAYSON TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 17,682 people · Arizona
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
AZ0404032
Violations
1527
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2025 – September 5, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: February 12, 2023 – May 23, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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: May 1, 2021 – August 17, 2021Rule: Total Coliform 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 PAYSON TOWN OF
Is PAYSON TOWN OF water safe to drink?
PAYSON TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 1527 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PAYSON TOWN OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in PAYSON TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PAYSON TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, PAYSON TOWN OF has 1527 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, RPT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does PAYSON TOWN OF serve?
PAYSON TOWN OF serves approximately 17,682 people, Arizona. The system provides water to 1 community: Payson.
What type of water does PAYSON TOWN OF provide?
PAYSON TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AZ0404032.
How does PAYSON TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Arizona?
PAYSON TOWN 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.