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Can You Drink Tap Water in Avondale?
Yes, Avondale's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Avondale has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page or the city's water provider website.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Avondale's water utility, City of Avondale, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Avondale was resolved on March 31, 2015. This assessment is based on the City of Avondale water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Avondale Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Avondale tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Avondale's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Avondale Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named City of Avondale for Avondale in Arizona. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
For the compliance period beginning Oct. 1, 2016, Avondale had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Other Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting which falls into the Other rule code group, and the Consumer Confidence Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Consumer Confidence Rule.
From Jan. 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015, Avondale had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Chlorine.
From Jan. 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015, Avondale had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Regular which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Inorganic Chemicals rule code family for the following contaminant code: Arsenic.
From Jan. 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014, Avondale had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Chlorine.
From Oct. 1, 2013 to Dec. 31, 2013, Avondale had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Chlorine.
From Jan. 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013, Avondale had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Chlorine.
From Oct. 1, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2012, Avondale had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Regular which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Inorganic Chemicals rule code family for the following contaminant code: Nitrate.
For the compliance period beginning July 1, 2012, Avondale had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Other Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report which falls into the Other rule code group, and the Consumer Confidence Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Consumer Confidence Rule.
From Jan. 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012, Avondale had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Regular which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Inorganic Chemicals rule code family for the following contaminant code: Nitrate.
From Oct. 1, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2011, Avondale had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Regular which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Inorganic Chemicals rule code family for the following contaminant code: Nitrate.
Is there Lead in Avondale Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Avondale water system, City of Avondale, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0 mg/L of lead in Avondale water. This is 0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Avondale contained more lead.
While Avondale water testing may have found 0.0 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Avondale Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Luke Air Force Base - near Avondale with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Avondale has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
Avondale SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
| Compliance Period | Status | Health-Based? | Category Code | Code | Rule Code | Contaminant Code | Rule Group Code | Rule Family Code |
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| 10/01/2016 - | Resolved | No | Other Violation (Other) | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting (72) | Consumer Confidence Rule (420) | Consumer Confidence Rule (7000) | Other (400) | Consumer Confidence Rule (420) |
| 01/01/2015 - 03/31/2015 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) | Chlorine (0999) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) |
| 01/01/2015 - 03/31/2015 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Arsenic (332) | Arsenic (1005) | Chemicals (300) | Inorganic Chemicals (330) |
| 01/01/2014 - 03/31/2014 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) | Chlorine (0999) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) |
| 10/01/2013 - 12/31/2013 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) | Chlorine (0999) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) |
| 01/01/2013 - 03/31/2013 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) | Chlorine (0999) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) |
| 10/01/2012 - 12/31/2012 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Nitrates (331) | Nitrate (1040) | Chemicals (300) | Inorganic Chemicals (330) |
| 07/01/2012 - | Resolved | No | Other Violation (Other) | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report (71) | Consumer Confidence Rule (420) | Consumer Confidence Rule (7000) | Other (400) | Consumer Confidence Rule (420) |
| 01/01/2012 - 03/31/2012 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Nitrates (331) | Nitrate (1040) | Chemicals (300) | Inorganic Chemicals (330) |
| 10/01/2011 - 12/31/2011 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Nitrates (331) | Nitrate (1040) | Chemicals (300) | Inorganic Chemicals (330) |
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
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| Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
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| Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
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The category of violation that is reported.
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| Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
| Rule Code |
Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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| Rule Family Code |
Code for rule family.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Avondale Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Phone: | 623-333-4457 |
| By Email: | hbuzulencia@avondaleaz.gov |
| By Mail: | ATTN: HAYLEY BUZULENCIA 399 E LOWER BUCKEYE RD AVONDALE, AZ, 85323 |
Existing customers can login to their City of Avondale account to pay their Avondale water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your City of Avondale bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Avondale water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Avondale water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
Moving to a new house or apartment in Avondale means you will often need to put the water in your name with City of Avondale. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Avondale means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with City of Avondale. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
The estimated price of bottled water
$1.9 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Avondale, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
Avondale Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Avondale's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
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WATER QUALITY
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©City of Avondale, Arizona. All rights reserved.
SMART PLANNING AND CAREFUL ALLOCATION OF OUR
WATER IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE SUCCESS OF OUR CITY.
Water is critical to public health, our quality of life, the desert environment and our economy. The City of Avondale has planned and invested in robust and resilient water supplies, infrastructure and processes so that we can
deliver you water every day of every year. Our mission is to provide reliable services that protect the health and safety of our citizens.
PLANNING FOR A NOT SO RAINY DAY
When it comes to water, we don’t just plan for the next ten years - we plan for the next 100 years! Avondale holds a variety of water right contracts to river water from the Colorado River, the Salt River and the Verde River. We balance our groundwater use with sustainable yield – meaning, we never take out more
than we put back in. All our reclaimed wastewater is sent to our McDowell recharge facility to percolate back into the aquifer, allowing us to store that water underground for future withdrawal on a not so rainy day.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER – WHAT DO YOU USE?
The amount of water you use every single day may surprise you. And how do you know if you are even using the right amount of water at home? Awareness and knowledge are where it all begins!
Avondale’s Water Conservation pages offer resources including how
to sign up for free landscaping classes, as well as helpful links and
videos. Visit www.Avondaleaz.gov/WaterUseCalculator. This new tool analyzes how you use
water in your home and in your yard by having you answer a few simple questions. You can also visit www.wateruseitwisely.com for more water saving tips.
This Annual Water Quality Report is provided to you as mandated by federal and state requirements to inform you where your water comes from, the results of continuous testing and how results compare with federal standards. As water is vital to our life and economy, so is our local business community. This year, we lend a hand in spotlighting a few of the many beloved eateries in Old Town Avondale. We invite you to visit these, as well as the many other
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2020 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
City of Avondale Public Water System Number: AZ 04 07088
City of Phoenix Public Water System Number: AZ 04 07025
Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre la calidad de su agua beber. Traduscalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.
We are pleased to present to you this year’s water quality report. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.
Is my water safe?
We are pleased to present this year’s Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies.
Do I need to take special precautions?
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno- compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants
can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline
Where does my water come from?
Our water source is the West Salt River Valley
Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline
- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
- Pesticides and herbicides that may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
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Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are
by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. - Radioactive contaminants, that can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water.
UCMR 4 Unregulated Contaminants
Unregulated substances are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Avondale monitors for those substances to assist the EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. The EPA issues a new list of up to 30 unregulated substances for monitoring every five years.
The EPA has established UCMR 4 Minimum Reporting Levels (MRLs) based on the capability of the analytical method, not based on a level established as “significant” or “harmful.” UCMR 4 results reported at or above those MRLs should be interpreted accordingly. The detection of a UCMR 4 contaminant does not represent cause for concern, in and of itself.
In September 2018, Avondale began monitoring the first round of the Fourth Unregulated Contaminant Rule (UCMR 4). In March 2019, another round of monitoring was completed. Any unregulated contaminants detected are reported in the UCMR4 table on the Avondale Partners Page toward the back of the calendar. If the EPA determines that regulation is warranted for any of the monitored substances, Avondale will take whatever steps are necessary to comply with any new requirement.
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The EPA and State of Arizona require us to monitor for certain contaminants at various locations throughout the City. Testing is done at six entry points to the distribution system that represent |
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These tables show the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2020 for PWS
Some of the data, though representative, are more than one year old. The State allows monitoring for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. A single value displayed in the table denotes only one test performed.
2020 REGULATED CONTAMINANTS – ALL RESULTS MEET REGULATORY STANDARDS
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Antimony (2019) |
ppb |
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Low - High |
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NA |
Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics;electronics; solder |
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Arsenic |
ppb |
10 |
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Low - High |
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1.1 - 1.8 |
ND - 8 |
Erosion from natural deposits, runoff from orchards, glass and electronics production wastes |
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Barium (2019) |
ppb |
2000 |
2000 |
Low - High |
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40 - 170 |
2 - 100 |
Discharge of drilling wastes and from metal refineries; erosion from natural deposits |
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Chromium, Total (2019) |
ppb |
100 |
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Low - High |
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ND - 5.4 |
ND - 80 |
Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits |
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Flouride (2019) |
ppm |
4.0 |
4.0 |
Low - High |
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0.11 - 1.07 |
0.3 - 0.6 |
Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories |
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Nitrate (measured as Nitrogen) |
ppm |
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Low - High |
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1.36 - 6.86 |
ND - 4 |
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Nickel (2019) |
ppb |
NA |
NA |
Low - High |
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ND |
NA |
Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards, power plants, metal factories and waste incinerators |
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NA |
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Selenium |
ppb |
50 |
50 |
Low - High |
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ND - 9.4 |
ND - 1 |
Discharge from petroleum refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines |
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NA |
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RADIONUCLIDES |
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Alpha Particles (2019) |
piC/L |
15 |
0 |
Low - High |
3.4 - 4.5 |
0.7 |
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Radium 226/228 |
piC/L |
5 |
0 |
Low - High |
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ND - 0.6 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
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NA |
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Uranium (2019) |
ppb |
30 |
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One Sample |
4.8 |
4.1 |
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TURBIDITY – WATER CLARITY
Combined Filter Effluent Turbidity NTU and %
- No value can exceed 1 NTU and at least 95% of monthly samples must be ≤ 0.3 NTU
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TREATMENT PRECURSOR REMOVAL – DELIVERED WATER FROM CITY OF PHOENIX
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Total Organic Carbon Removal |
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TT=the quarterly RAA ratio must be ≥ 1 |
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1.2 – 3.2 |
1.4 |
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MCLG |
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Total Coliform Bacteria |
# Pos in 2020 |
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# Positives in Year |
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NA |
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DISINFECTION |
BYPRODUCTS AND DISINFECTANT RESIDUALS |
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Chlorite |
ppm |
1 |
0.8 |
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Average |
NA |
ND - 0.6 |
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) |
ppb |
80 |
NA |
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Low - High |
17.7 - 18.8 |
NA |
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Highest of all LRAA |
18.5 |
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Haloacetic Acids |
ppb |
60 |
NA |
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Low - High |
ND - 2.1 |
NA |
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Highest of all LRAA |
0.53 |
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Free Chlorine Residual |
ppm |
MRDL=4 |
MrDLG=4 |
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Low - High |
0.17 - 1.64 |
NA |
Water additive used to control microbes |
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1.06 |
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Chlorine Dioxide |
ppb |
MRDL=800 |
MRDLG=800 |
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Low - High |
NA |
ND - 320 |
Water additive used to control microbes |
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Lead |
ppb |
AL=15 |
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90th percentile of 46 |
ND |
NA |
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Copper |
ppm |
AL=1.3 |
1.3 |
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Low - High |
NA |
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits |
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Water Hardness is characterized by the following scale.
Grains per gallon (GPG)
- 0 – 3 = soft
- 3.5 – 7.0 = moderately hard
- 7.0 – 10.5
- hard
- >10.5 = very hard water
- Average GPG for Avondale
- 21.57
To help you understand the terms and abbreviations used in this report, we have provided the following definitions:
- Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
- Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA) - An average of monitoring results for the previous 12 calendar months.
- Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The “Maximum Allowed” is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
- Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
- Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
- Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant, below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
- N/A = not applicable; N/D = not detected
- Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - Measure of how light is scattered by particulate matter
- Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
- Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
- Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
- RAA - Running annual average
- Treatment Technique (TT) - Required process to reduce a level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Health Effect Information About The Water Quality Data Table
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Some of the data, though representative, are more than one year old.
The State allows
monitoring
for some
contaminants
less than
once per year
because the
concentrations
of these
contaminants do not change frequently.
ARSENIC - While your drinking water meets EPA’s standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. EPA’s standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.
NITRATE - In drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short
LEAD - If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health prob- lems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Avondale is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials
used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for sever- al hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
TURBIDITY - a measure of the cloudiness of water and is an indication of the effectiveness of our filtration system. Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease- causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches. Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys or central nervous systems and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
July
2021
Paletas La Michoakana | 105 E Western Avenue | (602)
Rosa Birrueta was inspired to open Paletas La Michoakana by childhood memories of her uncle’s paletas shop. The ice cream shop serves homemade popsicles, raspados, ice cream and other treats.
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August
2021
Taqueria La Jacky | 532 E Western Avenue | (623)
German and Teresa Flores took over the restaurant in 2008, serving burritos, tortas
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2021
Mandy’s Fish & Chips | 725 N. Central Avenue, #117 | (602)
Serving fried fish and other American classics, this restaurant offers the only
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2021
Café Zamora | 606 E. Western Avenue |
Since opening its doors in 1993, Café Zamora has delighted palates with authentic flavors of Mexican food. The restaurant, known for cooking with vegetable oil instead of greasier alternatives, draws regulars from all around Arizona.
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Don Pancho Mexican Food | 306 N. Central Avenue, #101 | (623) |
José and Maria Cisnero opened the restaurant in 2011, priding themselves on quality and consistent food. Dine in and enjoy one
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The Pasta Factory | 701 E Western Ave | (623)
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Ed’s Fish & Chips | 306 N Central Ave | (623) |
Ed Waldrep founded this Southwest Valley joint in 1985, so no one in his family would ever be unemployed. Since then more than 30 family members have helped serve up a menu of hamburgers, fried fish, veggie plates and more. Don’t forget to play a round of arcade games when
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Laura’s Burgers and More | 60 E Western Ave | (623)
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May2022 Raul & Theresa’s Mexican Restaurant | 519 W Main Street | (623)
This Mexican restaurant has been part of the historic Avondale landscape for decades, a favorite of locals and
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Panaderia La Central | 725 N Central Avenue | (623) |
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Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps EPA to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether the agency should consider regulating those contaminants in the future UCMR4 was required monitoring between
Learn More About Water
United States Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800)
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
(602)
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department
(602)
Water, Use it Wisely
Avondale partners with Valley cities in this campaign to promote easy ways to save water. Learn how
to make wise water decisions - visit www. wateruseitwisely.com.
Water Conservation Education Links & School Programs Teachers and students visit http://arizonawet.arizona.edu for professional
development opportunities and www.avondaleaz.gov/waterconservation for fun, cool links to interactive water games.
Tap into Quality
Learn more about the safety, convenience and affordability of tap water. “Tap Into Quality” is a public education campaign designed to keep you informed about tap water. To learn more, visit www.tapintoquality.com.
Water Sense Partner
A partnership program with a goal of protecting the future of our nation’s water supply by promoting and enhancing the market for
services. For WaterSense resources visit: www.epa.gov/watersense.
Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA)
A voluntary,
SRP
Salt River Project (SRP) is the oldest multipurpose federal reclamation project
in the Unites States. SRP has been serving central Arizona since 1903. Today, SRP is one of the nation’s largest public power utilities and one of the largest
CAP
Central Arizona Project is a
Colorado River water each year from Lake Havasu through Phoenix to south of Tucson. The water (an
Bulk Trash Service
ZONE 1 - Must be out by 5 am on the 1st Monday of the month to get serviced this week.
ZONE 2 - Must be out by 5 am on the 2nd Monday of the month to get serviced this week.
ZONE 3 - Must be out by 5 am on the 3rd Monday of the month to get serviced this week.
ZONE 4 - Must be out by 5 am on the 4th Monday of the month to get serviced this week.
Bulk Trash Tips & Reminders
- 3 Cubic yard limit
- No tires
- Place in street (please keep bulk off private property and side walk)
- Any box or container will be removed as bulk trash
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Box and bag small items for easy
pick-up - No sod, dirt, rocks, bricks, tile or similar material will be collected
- Brush or long wood needs to be cut to 4 feet in length and not in excess of 6 inches in diameter
- Equipment might leave small material, debris and leaves
- No more than 48 hours before your designated Monday
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Public Works Department at (623)
Holiday Garbage & Recycling Schedule
On holiday weeks, collection days shift by one day. Please review the schedule
below to determine how your collection day may be affected.
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Recycle These Items
Keep it simple.
SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has performed an evaluation of the City of Avondale’s sources of water to public water systems in Arizona. This evaluation determines the degree to which the source of water is protected. Based on the information currently available on the hydrogeologic settings of and the adjacent land uses that are in the specified proximity of the drinking water sources, ADEQ has given a low risk designation for the degree to which this public water system drinking water source is protected. A low risk designation indicates that most source water protection measures are either already implemented, or the hydrogeology is such that the source water protection measures will have little impact on protection.
Source Water Assessments are on file with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and available for public review at: ADEQ,
1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or by calling (602)
Public Works Department 399 E. Lower Buckeye Road Avondale, AZ 85323 www.avondaleaz.gov
AMWUA Water Use Calculator is a new tool that analyzes how you use water in your home and in your yard by having you answer a few simple questions. Based on your answers, the calculator estimates your optimal monthly water usage needs. A series of charts provide insight into where you most use water both indoors and outdoors, as well as monthly and throughout the year. You can then compare your optimal use calculation with your actual use on your water bill. From there, it will make it much easier to use the helpful tips available to adjust your habits and reduce your “Water footprint.”
www.avondaleaz.gov/waterusecalculator | www.amwua.org
Contaminants
City of Avondale
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 83001
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Groundwater
- Total: 18
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Arsenic
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Nitrate
- Nitrate and nitrite
- Radium%2C combined (-226 & -228)
- Radon
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Uranium
Other Detected Contaminants
- 1%2C4-Dioxane
- Barium
- Chlorate
- Chromium (total)
- Fluoride
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Molybdenum
- Selenium
- Strontium
- Vanadium
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.