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BENSON, CITY OF WATER SYSTEM Water Quality Report

Population

5,355

people served

Water Source

🏔️ Ground

wells & aquifers

National Rank

Top 90%

of 49,184 US systems

5-Year Record

⚠️ 6

violations recorded

C

Fair

Safety Grade

6 violations in the past 5 years

System Details

PWSID
AZ0402005
Population Served
5,355
Water Source
Ground Water
Owner
Local Government
State
Arizona
EPA Region
9

Contaminants of Concern

ContaminantStatusViolations
Contaminant 7000⚠ Monitoring/Reporting14
Contaminant 5000⚠ Monitoring/Reporting6
Arsenic⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Barium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Cadmium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Chromium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Cyanide⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Fluoride⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Selenium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Contaminant 1036⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Contaminant 1052⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Beryllium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Contaminant 1075⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Contaminant 1085⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Thallium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Contaminant 1094⚠ Monitoring/Reporting4
Nitrite⚠ Monitoring/Reporting4

Violation History

2024
1
2022
5
2020
2
2019
2
2011
1
2010
1
2009
35
2008
2
2007
1
2006
1

Total violations on record: 54

Service Area

Cities Served

BENSON

ZIP Codes Served

85602

Recommended Water Filters

Based on contaminants detected in this water system:

Reverse Osmosis System

Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates

Removes: Arsenic, Nitrite, Fluoride, Cadmium, Chromium, Selenium, Barium

$150–$400

Water Distiller

Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation

Removes: Arsenic, Cadmium, Fluoride

$80–$200

How does this compare?

This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
54violations total

193% of national average

National avg: ~28 per system

📍 Average-sized water system.