Flowing Wells Tap Water Quality Report
Flowing Wells's water has 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We recommend using a certified water filter.
Other systems listed for Flowing Wells with results above guidelines: TUCSON CITY OF (5 above guidelines), METROPOLITAN DWID (3 above guidelines)
Water system
FLOWING WELLS IRRIGATION DISTRICT
3 other systems are listed for Flowing Wells. See their figures
People Served
16,000
Health-based violations since 2020
0
FLOWING WELLS IRRIGATION DISTRICT. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Jul 2022 · FLOWING WELLS IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Flowing Wells Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure: Flowing Wells's water has 5 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Flowing Wells's water.
FLOWING WELLS IRRIGATION DISTRICT, Flowing Wells's water system, serves 16,000 people. 3 other systems are listed for Flowing Wells. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to FLOWING WELLS IRRIGATION DISTRICT's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for FLOWING WELLS IRRIGATION DISTRICT is from Jul 2022.
In EPA's 2023–2026 UCMR 5 testing, FLOWING WELLS IRRIGATION DISTRICT measured lithium at up to 228 µg/L, which EPA counts as above its health reference level of 10 µg/L. That level is a screening value EPA uses to decide what to study further, not a legal limit, and this result does not change this page's water-quality summary.
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Flowing Wells Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Flowing Wells, AZ
We read Flowing Wells, AZ’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 7 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 116 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Flowing Wells
Based on Flowing Wells's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
Waterdrop
G3 P600
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
600 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Space-saving design
- Good contaminant reduction
- NSF-58 certified
Removes 4 contaminants:
Waterdrop
G3 P800
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
800 gpm
Daily Production
800 gpd
Highlights:
- High water production rate
- Modern design
- No tank needed
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-372 certified
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Chlorine, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Nitrate, Chloride, Sodium, Strontium
Filters for what Flowing Wells reported
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With 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 7 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
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$269
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PFAS Forever Chemicals Test
$339.95
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With 5 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Flowing Wells's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Flowing Wells includes sulfate and a chlorine-based disinfectant — the readings behind these common tap water questions. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Flowing Wells? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Pima County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About Flowing Wells Tap Water
Flowing Wells's water has 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Flowing Wells's water.
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