Drinking water quality · 2013

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What's in Duncan Town of, AZ tap water

2 contaminants were measured in the Duncan Town of, AZ water system's 2013 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit 1 sit at or above that limit.

Reporting year
2013
Contaminants measured
2
Over federal limit
1
Approaching the limit
0
Worst contaminant
Copper
1.1× the limit
Service area
AZ
state-level CCR
Source
Utility CCR

Metals

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing.1.4 mg/L90th percentileAt the tapAt or above the limit
LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures.0.0035 mg/L90th percentileAt the tapWithin the limit
Source: Duncan Town of, AZ's 2013 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required to publish. The numbers on this page are the utility's own. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.

People also ask about Duncan Town of, AZ's water

+Is Duncan Town of, AZ tap water safe to drink in 2013?

The 2013 Consumer Confidence Report for the Duncan Town of, AZ water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Copper. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.

+What contaminants are in Duncan Town of, AZ tap water?

2 contaminants were measured in Duncan Town of, AZ's 2013 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals. 2 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.

+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Duncan Town of, AZ tap water?

One contaminant in Duncan Town of, AZ's 2013 report sits at or above the federal limit: Copper (1.1× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.

+What is the worst contaminant in Duncan Town of, AZ tap water?

The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2013 report is Copper, at 1.1× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.

+Where does the data on this page come from?

Every value is transcribed from Duncan Town of, AZ's 2013 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.

+How often is Duncan Town of, AZ's water quality data updated?

Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2013 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.

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