City Of Buckeye - Valencia Town Division
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- CH
Chlorate
Chlorate forms when chlorine-based disinfectants react with water. It's a byproduct of water treatment that can interfere with thyroid function, especially in infants and pregnant women.
- CH
Chromium, Hex
Hexavalent chromium is a toxic industrial pollutant from metal plating and wood treatment. It enters water via industrial discharge and causes cancer when ingested.
- ST
Strontium
Strontium is a metal found in rocks and soil that can enter water through erosion or industrial discharge. It can replace calcium in bones, affecting bone health.
- VA
Vanadium
Vanadium is a metal found in soil and rock. It enters water through natural erosion and industrial processes like steel production. High levels may pose health risks.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
1,4-Dioxane
| Avg Result: | 0.014 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.350 ppb |
Arsenic
| Avg Result: | 5.273 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Barium
| Avg Result: | 0.147 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Benzo(A)Pyrene
| Avg Result: | 0.002 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.200 ppb |
Chromium
| Avg Result: | 0.019 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.100 ppm |
Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
| Avg Result: | 0.200 pci/l |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 5.000 pci/l |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 15.3K
- Groundwater
- Maricopa County
- Data from 2014-2020
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