Globe, AZ Water Quality Report

Is Globe tap water safe? See PFAS and lead contamination levels for Globe, Arizona. Compare to EPA limits and get filter recommendations.

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Is Globe, AZ tap water safe to drink? Globe, AZ water has high PFAS contamination. EPA UCMR5 testing detected a peak level of 113.3 ppt, significantly above the EPA's 4 ppt enforceable limit. A reverse osmosis or certified PFAS filter is strongly recommended.

What contaminants are in Globe, AZ water? Top PFAS compounds detected in Globe water: PFBS (113.3 ppt), PFHxS (23.7 ppt), PFHxA (16 ppt). See the full table for all monitored contaminants and comparison to EPA limits.

What filter should I use in Globe, AZ? For Globe, AZ households, reverse osmosis removes 90%+ of PFAS, lead, and arsenic. Pitcher and faucet filters certified to NSF-53 for PFAS (ZeroWater, PUR PLUS) work for smaller households. Skip standard Brita filters for PFAS removal.

Globe, AZ Water Quality Summary

EPA testing has detected PFAS "forever chemicals" in Globe, AZ drinking water. Recent monitoring found a peak level of 113.3 ppt across 2 water systems, representing an average of 21.89 ppt across 7 detected compounds. These levels come from individual EPA UCMR 5 water samples (2023-2025). The EPA's 4 ppt limit for PFOA and PFOS is enforced on a running annual average, so a sample above it shows real exposure but is not by itself a violation.

Contamination Level: HIGH – High contamination – multiple PFAS compounds detected at levels significantly above EPA safety thresholds.

Top Detected Compounds

  • PFBS: 113.3 ppt (exceeds EPA 4 ppt limit for PFOA/PFOS)
  • PFHxS: 23.7 ppt (exceeds EPA 4 ppt limit for PFOA/PFOS)
  • PFHxA: 16 ppt (exceeds EPA 4 ppt limit for PFOA/PFOS)
  • PFBA: 12 ppt (exceeds EPA 4 ppt limit for PFOA/PFOS)
  • PFOS: 9.5 ppt (exceeds EPA 4 ppt limit for PFOA/PFOS)

Lead in Globe, AZ Water

EPA Lead and Copper Rule testing has recorded 21 lead samples for Globe water systems, with a 90th-percentile high of 0.0046 mg/L (within the EPA 0.015 mg/L action level). There is no safe level of lead for children; if your home was built before 1986, a certified NSF/ANSI 53 lead-removal filter is recommended.

EPA Violations in Globe, AZ

Globe public water systems have 3 health-based EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record, including Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, Ground Water Rule. Health-based violations mean a contaminant exceeded its federal limit or required treatment was not applied.

About the Data

Source: EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5), the 2023-2025 national testing program spanning about 10,000 public water systems – the broadest PFAS survey ever run in the US. Globe, AZ serves a population of roughly 7,249.

ZIP Codes Served

85501, 85532, 85539

What Globe, Arizona Residents Should Do

  1. Enter your exact ZIP code at knowyourexposure.com for address-level data
  2. Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your Arizona utility – it is free and updated annually
  3. Choose a filter certified for PFAS: NSF/ANSI 58 reverse osmosis (94-99% removal) or an NSF-53 pitcher
  4. High-exposure households (pregnancy, infants, immunocompromised) should also consider a PFAS home test kit