86301
Prescott, AZ
Yavapai County · Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area
PRESCOTT CITY OF

Is tap water in Prescott CCD (86301) safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: August 2025
Source: EPA UCMR5 utility monitoring plus EPA Water Quality Portal well sampling (mapped to nearest ZIP). Last tested August 2025.
Township:
  • Prescott CCD, AZ
Neighborhood:
  • Prescott

The short answer for Prescott CCD (86301)

Prescott tap water has 8 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFPeA at 5.0× the limit (tested November 2023). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Prescott

PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
  • lithium, PFBS, PFHpA, PFHxS, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA above limit.
PFPeA concentration (µg/L) November 2023
0 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 0.02 µg/L
0.015 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.003 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
397% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.003 µg/L | Your water: 0.015 µg/L
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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA
Tested: November 2023 · C.O.P		 0.015 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 397% above limit
lithium
Tested: August 2025 · Entry Point to PWS# 0400117 distribution system		 31.000 µg/L 10 µg/L 210% above limit
PFOA
Tested: November 2023 · C.O.P		 0.011 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 185% above limit
PFBS
Tested: November 2023 · C.O.P		 0.007 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 150% above limit
PFOS
Tested: November 2023 · C.O.P		 0.009 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 117% above limit
View all tested compounds

C.O.P · Tested: November 2023

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA 0.015 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 397% above limit
PFOA 0.011 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 185% above limit
PFBS 0.007 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 150% above limit
PFOS 0.009 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 117% above limit
PFHxS 0.006 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 62% above limit
PFHpA 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 20% above limit
lithium 9.100 µg/L 10 µg/L 91% of limit
PFHxA 0.013 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.4% of limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

C.O.P. · Tested: November 2023

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium 12.500 µg/L 10 µg/L 25% above limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Entry Point to PWS# 0400117 distribution system · Tested: August 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium 31.000 µg/L 10 µg/L 210% above limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Sundog Ranch · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
Arsenic 0.006 mg/L 10 mg/L 0.1% of limit
Chromium 0.034 mg/L 100 mg/L 0.0% of limit
Nitrate 0.990 mg/L 1E+04 mg/L 0.0% of limit
Nitrite <0.100 mg/L 1000 mg/L Below limit
Lead <0.001 mg/L 15 mg/L Below limit
Copper <0.010 mg/L 1300 mg/L Below limit
Alkalinity, total 231.000 mg/L — —
Ammonia-nitrogen <1.000 mg/L — —
Antimony <0.001 mg/L — —
Barium 0.024 mg/L — —
Beryllium <0.002 mg/L — —
Bicarbonate 231.000 mg/L — —
Boron <0.100 mg/L — —
Cadmium 0.000 mg/L — —
Calcium 57.000 mg/L — —
Carbonate <10.000 mg/L — —
Cyanide <0.010 mg/L — —
Fecal Coliform <1.000 MPN/100mL — —
Fecal Streptococcus Group B... 2.000 MPN/100mL — —
Fluoride 0.520 mg/L — —
Hardness, Ca, Mg 250.000 mg/L — —
Kjeldahl nitrogen <1.000 mg/L — —
Magnesium 27.000 mg/L — —
Manganese 0.076 mg/L — —
Mercury 0.001 mg/L — —
Nickel <0.020 mg/L — —
Oil and Grease <5.000 mg/L — —
Potassium 4.500 mg/L — —
Selenium 0.002 mg/L — —
Sodium 37.000 mg/L — —
Sulfate 16.000 mg/L — —
Total dissolved solids 372.000 mg/L — —
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon... <5.000 mg/L — —
Zinc <0.020 mg/L — —

Water utilities serving ZIP 86301

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 86301 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 86301?

ZIP 86301 has 8 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFPeA at 5.0x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 86301 tap water remove PFPeA?

No. Boiling does not remove PFAS, and the compounds can actually become more concentrated as water evaporates. To reduce PFAS at home, use a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis).

Do basic pitcher filters remove PFPeA?

Most basic pitcher filters are only certified to NSF/ANSI 42 or 53, which do not cover PFAS. Look for a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) on the spec sheet.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 86301?

Public records identify PRESCOTT CITY OF as a primary water system associated with ZIP 86301. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 86301 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is August 2025. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-04.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 86301?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact PRESCOTT CITY OF or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 86301. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025) + EPA WQP (well monitoring near ZIP)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (lithium: 10 µg/L)
Last tested August 2025
Last page update 2026-05-04

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