Water system

City of Williams

D
Arizona EPA ID AZ0403026 3,145 people Surface water
EPA name: Williams City of

What this means for you

Is it safe to drink right now?
Based on the latest EPA data, City of Williams has no unresolved health-based violations from the past year. Water that meets federal standards is generally considered safe to drink for most healthy people.
Should I use a filter?
It's worth considering. City of Williams has a D because of its violation record over the past 5 years (7 health-based), even though nothing is flagged as unresolved in the last year. A filter matched to the contaminants in its violation history is a reasonable precaution.
What kind of filter?
See matched standards and product picks.

This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.

Summary: 7 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 20 monitoring/reporting violations; 1 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2026).
EPA data snapshot 2026Q3. Grade is TapWaterZip's own score — see methods.

PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5

No UCMR 5 results on file (mostly smaller systems weren’t required to test).

Lead and copper

Lead 90th percentile8.6 ppb2026-06-30
Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027

Violations (last 5 years)

BeganTypeContaminant / ruleStatus
2026-06-01Required treatment not doneSurface Water Treatment RuleArchived
2026-05-15Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeResolved
2026-02-01Missed or late testing/reportingSurface Water Treatment RuleArchived
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingArsenicArchived
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingLead and Copper RuleUnaddressed
2026-01-01Contaminant above legal limitArsenicArchived
2025-12-01Missed or late testing/reportingSurface Water Treatment RuleResolved
2025-12-01Missed or late testing/reportingInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleResolved
2025-10-01Contaminant above legal limitArsenicArchived
2025-07-01Other paperwork/notice violationConsumer Confidence RuleResolved
2025-05-01Missed or late testing/reportingChlorineResolved
2023-10-02Other paperwork/notice violationConsumer Confidence RuleResolved
2023-05-01Required treatment not doneInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleResolved
2023-04-01Required treatment not doneInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleResolved
2023-01-31Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeResolved
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingCARBON, TOTALResolved
2022-10-02Other paperwork/notice violationConsumer Confidence RuleResolved
2022-10-01Required treatment not doneCARBON, TOTALResolved
2022-10-01Missed or late testing/reportingCARBON, TOTALResolved
2022-09-01Missed or late testing/reportingInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleResolved
2022-09-01Missed or late testing/reportingSurface Water Treatment RuleResolved
2022-07-01Required treatment not doneCARBON, TOTALResolved
2022-03-01Missed or late testing/reportingSurface Water Treatment RuleResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingChlorineResolved

Filters matched to this water

FILTER PICKS

Look for filters certified (NSF, IAPMO or WQA) to these standards for the specific contaminant. Buttons open the maker’s page or an Amazon search; use “Check NSF listing” to verify a model’s claims. No affiliate links yet — grades are never sold.

Lead

NSF/ANSI 53NSF/ANSI 58 (RO)
Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Under Sink ~$280–350
Under-sink carbon filter; check its listing for lead and PFOA/PFOS claims.
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Waterdrop Undersink WD-UA ~$80–120
Undersink carbon block; verify the specific contaminant claims.
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Waterdrop G3 / G3P600 RO ~$300–500
Tankless RO; RO broadly reduces nitrate, fluoride, arsenic and many PFAS — confirm the certificate lists yours.
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Arsenic

NSF/ANSI 58 (RO, arsenic claim)NSF/ANSI 53 (arsenic claim)
RO with arsenic reduction claim ~$200–500
Confirm arsenic is on the NSF/ANSI 58 certificate.
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Arsenic-rated carbon / adsorptive filter varies
Must specifically claim arsenic on the NSF certificate.
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Chlorine/chloramine taste

NSF/ANSI 42
Aquasana Clean Water Pitcher ~$35
Pitcher for chlorine taste/odor; check the NSF/ANSI 42 listing for the exact model.
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Brita Elite Filter ~$20–40
Common faucet/pitcher option; confirm the 42 claim on the box.
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Annual water quality report

Utilities must publish a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1. Find it on the utility’s website or ask them directly; EPA explains how.

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