Is Goodyear, AZ Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Goodyear 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.
Where Does Goodyear Get Its Water?
Water in Goodyear, AZ is provided by 4 public water systems: GOODYEAR WATER DEPARTMENT, LIBERTY WATER LPSCO, Ak Chin Village and COPPER MOUNTAIN RANCH CFD.
How Is Goodyear Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), granular activated carbon filtration, groundwater disinfection, ion exchange, in-line filtration and membrane filtration.
What's in Goodyear Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Goodyear public water systems. 3 of 3 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 335 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 3 ZIPs | Above guideline |
| PFOS | 0.0079 µg/L | — | 1 ZIP | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFHxS | 0.0061 µg/L | — | 1 ZIP | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Goodyear
Based on EPA monitoring data, 3 of 3 ZIP codes in Goodyear 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Goodyear Tap Water
Is Goodyear tap water safe to drink?
Goodyear 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 Goodyear tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Goodyear water systems include: lithium, PFOS, PFTrDA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Goodyear get its drinking water?
Goodyear receives water from 4 public water systems, including GOODYEAR WATER DEPARTMENT.
Do I need a water filter in Goodyear?
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 Goodyear tap water tested?
Public water systems in Goodyear 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 2024-06-07.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Goodyear
- 85139 - Maricopa-Stanfield CCD, Goodyear tap water report Higher concern
- 85338 - Gila Bend CCD, Goodyear tap water report Higher concern
- 85395 - Phoenix CCD, Goodyear tap water report Higher concern
Water utilities serving Goodyear, 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.
- Ak Chin VillageAction advised
- COPPER MOUNTAIN RANCH CFDAction advised
- GOODYEAR WATER DEPARTMENTAction advised
- LIBERTY WATER LPSCOAction advised
- Surface Water Treatment Plant Well (WQP)No recent federal sampling
Also covers / overlaps with
- Gila Bend CCD, AZ · Township
- Phoenix CCD, AZ · Township
- Ak-Chin Village, AZ · CDP
- Maricopa, AZ
- Maricopa-Stanfield CCD, AZ · Township