Casas Adobes
AZ · CDP

Is Casas Adobes, AZ Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Casas Adobes tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 3 of 3 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.

6Water systems
3ZIP codes
100%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaTucson, AZ
Latest data2025-11-04

Where Does Casas Adobes Get Its Water?

Water in Casas Adobes, AZ is provided by 6 public water systems: ORO VALLEY WATER COUNTRYSIDE, ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY, TUCSON CITY OF, MARANA MUNICIPAL - HARTMAN VISTAS, METROPOLITAN DWID and MISSION PALMS APARTMENTS.

How Is Casas Adobes Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes granular activated carbon filtration and groundwater disinfection.

What's in Casas Adobes Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Casas Adobes public water systems. 3 of 3 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 63.7 µg/L 10 µg/L 3 ZIPs Above guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
HFPO-DA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFBA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Casas Adobes

Based on EPA monitoring data, 3 of 3 ZIP codes in Casas Adobes 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 Casas Adobes Tap Water

Is Casas Adobes tap water safe to drink?

Casas Adobes tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 3 of 3 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 Casas Adobes tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Casas Adobes water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, HFPO-DA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Casas Adobes get its drinking water?

Casas Adobes receives water from 6 public water systems, including ORO VALLEY WATER COUNTRYSIDE.

Do I need a water filter in Casas Adobes?

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 Casas Adobes tap water tested?

Public water systems in Casas Adobes 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 Casas Adobes

Water utilities serving Casas Adobes, AZ

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