June 14, 2026
Bullhead City, AZ Water Quality Report 2026
Unlock the full breakdown — detected levels vs. legal limits, plus what removes each one.
Full contaminant breakdown
EPA Six-Year Review compliance monitoring, 2012–2019 — the most recent national compliance dataset EPA has published. See the sections above for more recent violation and PFAS records.
| Contaminant | Avg. detected | Highest sample | Federal limit | Avg. vs. limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate + nitrite | 3650 ppb | 7600 ppb | 10000 ppb | 36% |
| Nitrate | 3530 ppb | 7900 ppb | 10000 ppb | 35% |
| Mercury (inorganic) | 0.624 ppb | 0.93 ppb | 2 ppb | 31% |
| LeadEPA health goal: zero | 4.34 ppb | 46 ppb | 15 ppb (action level) | 29% |
| ArsenicEPA health goal: zero | 2.68 ppb | 4.3 ppb | 10 ppb | 27% |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | 17.5 ppb | 37 ppb | 80 ppb | 22% |
| Fluoride | 750 ppb | 1700 ppb | 4000 ppb | 19% |
| Tetrachloroethylene (PCE)EPA health goal: zero | 0.796 ppb | 1.1 ppb | 5 ppb | 16% |
| Radium (combined)EPA health goal: zero | 0.6 pCi/L | 0.9 pCi/L | 5 pCi/L | 12% |
| Copper | 118 ppb | 630 ppb | 1300 ppb (action level) | 9% |
| UraniumEPA health goal: zero | 2.4 ppb | 2.6 ppb | 30 ppb | 8% |
| Selenium | 3.82 ppb | 8.9 ppb | 50 ppb | 8% |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 4.13 ppb | 16 ppb | 60 ppb | 7% |
| Chromium (total) | 3.38 ppb | 5.9 ppb | 100 ppb | 3% |
| Barium | 50 ppb | 74 ppb | 2000 ppb | 2% |
| Xylenes (total) | 1.6 ppb | 2.6 ppb | 10000 ppb | <1% |
Also tested, no detections: 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloroethylene, 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, 1,2-Dichloroethane, 1,2-Dichloropropane, 2,4,5-TP (Silvex), 2,4-D, Alachlor, Antimony, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Beryllium, Cadmium, Carbofuran, Carbon tetrachloride, Chlordane, Chlorobenzene, Cyanide, DBCP, DEHA (adipate), DEHP (phthalate), Dalapon, Dichloromethane, Dinoseb, Dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD), Diquat, Endothall, Endrin, Ethylbenzene, Ethylene dibromide (EDB), Glyphosate, Gross alpha radioactivity, Heptachlor, Heptachlor epoxide, Hexachlorobenzene, Hexachlorocyclopentadiene, Lindane, Methoxychlor, Nitrite, Oxamyl, PCBs, Pentachlorophenol, Picloram, Simazine, Styrene, Thallium, Toluene, Toxaphene, Trichloroethylene (TCE), Vinyl chloride, cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene, o-Dichlorobenzene, p-Dichlorobenzene, trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene.
Reverse osmosis (drinking water)
The treatment category most often matched to dissolved contaminants like lead, arsenic, nitrate, fluoride, and radiological contaminants detected in this system.
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The treatment category most often matched to disinfection byproducts (TTHMs, haloacetic acids), chlorine taste and odor, and organic compounds detected in this system.
Shop whole-house systems →Source: U.S. EPA Six-Year Review 4 compliance monitoring data (2012–2019), the most recent nationwide compliance dataset EPA has released, reported at the water-system level. A detection is not a violation. “Avg. vs. limit” compares the average of laboratory detections to the federal MCL or action level; individual faucets can differ — household plumbing affects lead and copper, and a state-certified laboratory test of your own tap is the only way to confirm levels in your home. Treatment categories are general matches, not a certification claim for a specific product and contaminant.
Water Utility: Bullhead City Water Department
Population Served: 36,330 residents
Data Sources: EPA SDWIS + EPA UCMR5
Report Year: 2026
Bullhead City, Arizona drinking water is supplied by Bullhead City Water Department. This report summarizes health-based violations and PFAS detections from federal EPA databases.
EPA Health-Based Violation History
The following contaminants exceeded EPA MCLs at this utility since 2010:
| Contaminant | Violation Years | Filter Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | 2024 | Whole House Filters |
| Total Coliform Rule | 2024 | Whole House Filters |
Source: EPA SDWIS, updated quarterly. Health-based violations only.
PFAS "Forever Chemical" Detections
Multiple PFAS compounds were detected during EPA UCMR5 testing (2023-2025).
| PFAS Compound | Level Detected | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 0.0045 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFOA | 0.0053 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFHxS | 0.0070 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFBS | 0.0031 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFHxA | 0.0030 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
| PFPeA | 0.0037 ug/L | PFAS Filters |
Source: EPA UCMR5. Levels in ug/L. 1 ug/L = 1,000 ppt.
Should You Filter Your Bullhead City Water?
Bullhead City has recent lead rule and coliform violations plus 6 PFAS compounds detected. Filtration is strongly recommended.
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Is Bullhead City tap water safe to drink?
Bullhead City Water Department had lead rule and coliform violations in 2024 and 6 PFAS compounds were detected in UCMR5 testing.
Does Bullhead City water have PFAS?
Yes -- PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS, and 3 more PFAS compounds were detected. A reverse osmosis system is strongly recommended.
What filter works best for Bullhead City?
Given lead violations and multiple PFAS detections, a whole-house filter plus under-sink reverse osmosis is the top recommendation. Take our quiz.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5. PureWaterGuys.com is not affiliated with any municipal water utility.
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