Drinking water quality · 2024
· Verified
What's in Goodyear, AZ tap water
26 contaminants were measured in the Goodyear, AZ water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 5 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 26
- Over federal limit
- 5
- Approaching the limit
- 2
- Worst contaminant
- PFOS
- Service area
- AZ
- PFOSPFAS ("forever chemicals") · Reported level7 ng/Llimit 4 ng/L · 1.8× the limit
- BromateDisinfection byproducts · Reported level0.016 mg/Llimit 0.01 mg/L · 1.6× the limit
- TTHMDisinfection byproducts · Reported level104 ug/L
- NitrateInorganic chemicals · Reported level10 mg/Llimit 10 mg/L · 1.0× the limit
- PFOAPFAS ("forever chemicals") · Reported level4 ng/Llimit 4 ng/L · 1.0× the limit
PFAS — EPA UCMR5 (2023–2025)
2 PFAS compounds above EPA limits in Goodyear, AZ
The EPA finalized the first-ever federal drinking-water limits for six PFAS compounds in April 2024. These numbers come straight from EPA's UCMR5 lab dataset — every U.S. system serving more than 3,300 people tested every PFAS sample at an entry point to its distribution system. PFAS not listed below were either tested and not detected, or not yet sampled.
PFOS (Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid)
● Over EPA limit (2.0×)PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid)
● Over EPA limit (1.2×)PFHxS (Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid)
● Below limitPFNA (Perfluorononanoic acid)
● Below limitPFPeA
● Detected (no federal limit)PFBS
● Detected (no federal limit)Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Goodyear, AZ's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 15 sources.
Source
- WL-55-501892 -
- WL-55-571170 -
- WL-55-588625
- WL-55-609571
- + 11 more
Treatment
- TP003 - CL2
- TP010 - CL2
- TP011 - AS
- + 5 more
Distribution
Also buys water from LIBERTY WATER LPSCO.
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based2 violations on record · most recent Oct 2014resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | 0.016 mg/LReported levelrunning average OR highest value | 0.01 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 104 ug/LReported levelrunning average OR highest value | None set | At or above the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 21 ug/LReported levelrunning average OR highest value | None set | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 10 mg/LReported levelrunning average OR highest value | 10 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 3.46 mg/LReported levelrunning average OR highest value | 4 mg/LMCL | Approaching the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 8 ug/LReported levelrunning average OR highest value | None set | Approaching the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.19 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.19 mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 4 ug/LReported levelrunning average OR highest value | None set | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.0 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0.015 mg/LAction level | None detected |
| LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater. | 196 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 240 mg/LReported levelrunning average OR highest value | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.92 mg/LReported levelrunning average OR highest value | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Physical & aggregate
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrichloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (TCE) used in metal degreasing. | 1.3 ug/LReported levelrunning average OR highest value | 5 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 19 ug/LReported levelrunning average OR highest value | None set | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 1.2 pCi/LReported levelrunning average OR highest value | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | Not detectedReported levelrunning average OR highest value | None set | None detected |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluoroheptanoic acidPerfluoroheptanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 5 ng/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Goodyear, AZ's water
+Is Goodyear, AZ tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Goodyear, AZ water utility lists 5 contaminants at or above the federal limit: PFOS, Bromate, TTHM, Nitrate, and PFOA. 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 Goodyear, AZ tap water?
26 contaminants were measured in Goodyear, AZ's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, pfas ("forever chemicals"), and disinfection byproducts. 12 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 Goodyear, AZ tap water?
5 contaminants in Goodyear, AZ's 2024 report sit at or above the federal limit: PFOS (1.8× the limit); Bromate (1.6× the limit); TTHM (1.3× the limit); Nitrate (1.0× the limit); PFOA (1.0× 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 Goodyear, AZ tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is PFOS, at 1.8× the federal threshold. It belongs to the pfas ("forever chemicals") family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Goodyear, AZ tap water approaching the federal limit?
2 contaminants are between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Fluoride and Arsenic. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Goodyear, AZ's 2024 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 Goodyear, 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 2024 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.