Bullhead City
AZ

Is Bullhead City, AZ Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Bullhead City tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 2 of 2 ZIP codes show detections above EPA health guidelines, primarily for lithium. A certified filter is recommended for households that want an additional layer of protection.

4Water systems
2ZIP codes
100%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaLake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ
Latest data2025-11-04

Where Does Bullhead City Get Its Water?

Water in Bullhead City, AZ is provided by 4 public water systems: BERMUDA WATER COMPANY INC, EPCOR WATER - MOHAVE, EPCOR WATER - NORTH MOHAVE VALLEY and KATHERINE RESORTS LANDING.

How Is Bullhead City Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using calcium hypochlorite and free chlorine and chloramines. Treatment includes groundwater disinfection.

What's in Bullhead City Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Bullhead City public water systems. 2 of 2 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 480 µg/L 10 µg/L 2 ZIPs Above guideline
PFOS 0.0073 µg/L — 2 ZIPs Within guideline
PFHxS 0.007 µg/L — 2 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFOA 0.0053 µg/L — 1 ZIP Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Bullhead City

Based on EPA monitoring data, 2 of 2 ZIP codes in Bullhead City have recorded detections above EPA health guidelines. Sensitive populations such as infants, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems may benefit from an additional layer of protection such as a certified point-of-use filter.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bullhead City Tap Water

Is Bullhead City tap water safe to drink?

Bullhead City tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 2 of 2 ZIP codes show contaminant levels above EPA health-based guidelines. A certified point-of-use filter adds an extra layer of protection.

What contaminants are in Bullhead City tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Bullhead City water systems include: lithium, PFOS, PFHxS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Bullhead City get its drinking water?

Bullhead City receives water from 4 public water systems, including BERMUDA WATER COMPANY INC.

Do I need a water filter in Bullhead City?

If your ZIP code is among those with detections above EPA health guidelines, choose a filter certified for the specific contaminants shown in your ZIP report. Reverse osmosis is generally the broadest option for PFAS, lithium, and many other dissolved contaminants.

How often is Bullhead City tap water tested?

Public water systems in Bullhead City are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-11-04.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Bullhead City

Water utilities serving Bullhead City, AZ

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

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