June 14, 2026
Bullhead City, AZ Water Quality Report 2026
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.