Water Quality in Tucson, AZ
Detailed water quality data for Tucson, Arizona including contaminant levels, EPA comparisons, AquaScore™ grading, and treatment recommendations.
Water utility: Tucson Water.
Water source: Colorado River (CAP), local groundwater wells.
Key Contaminants Found
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Arsenic
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- 1,4-Dioxane
Tucson's groundwater has been impacted by decades of military and industrial activity, including the former Hughes Aircraft Company and Air Force bases. PFAS and 1,4-dioxane contamination is an emerging concern.