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City water profile

Picacho water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Picacho, Arizona.

Median indexed hardness

241PPM

One indexed ZIP

Range 241–241 PPM

State comparison
At state median
State hardness rank
#94 of 133
Matched utilities
2
Active health records
2

City summary

What the indexed records say

Picacho has 1 published ZIP profile across Pinal County. The indexed median is 241 PPM, compared with 241 PPM across Arizona.

Among the 133 Arizonacities with an indexed median, Picacho ranks #94from highest to lowest. Across all 285 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 66.4to 1250 PPM.

Because only one ZIP is represented, the city median and range are the same local estimate. It should not be read as multiple independent samples across the community. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft0 ZIPs
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard1 ZIP

1 of 1 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
28.5 miles
Profiles with evidence
1/1

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 1

Observation window: Jan 11, 2016 to Dec 17, 2024.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Picacho

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

85141

Very Hard

241 PPM

Nearest site
28.5 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Picacho Dwid

PWSID AZ0411042

Groundwater
System population served
340
Last reported
May 14, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Picacho Peak Water Company

PWSID AZ0411038

Groundwater
System population served
55
Last reported
May 14, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

2 unique active health-based records appear among associated systems. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
Revised Total Coliform RuleAZ0411038Jan 3, 2026Resolved · health-based
Consumer Confidence RuleAZ0411042Oct 2, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeAZ0411038Apr 11, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeAZ0411038Apr 11, 2025Resolved
Groundwater RuleAZ0411038Feb 19, 2025Resolved · health-based
Groundwater RuleAZ0411038Feb 19, 2025Resolved · health-based
Lead and Copper RuleAZ0411038Jan 1, 2025Resolved
Groundwater RuleAZ0411038Nov 21, 2024Unaddressed · health-based
Groundwater RuleAZ0411038Nov 6, 2024Unaddressed · health-based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSAZ0411038Oct 17, 2024Resolved

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

  1. 1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
  2. 2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
  3. 3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

Questions people ask

About water in Picacho

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 241 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.