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Public water-system records for Payson, AZ from EPA SDWIS.
Payson Town of
Active monitoring or reporting issue detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 17,682 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Mar 2023 to Jan 2024.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
56 PFAS sample results above EPA limits
Sample period: Mar 2023 to Dec 2023
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 0.0422 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-14 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0409 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-16 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0385 | 0.0040 | 2023-03-29 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0339 | 0.0040 | 2023-03-29 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0338 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-16 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0318 | 0.0040 | 2023-12-18 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0315 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-15 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0315 | 0.0040 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0314 | 0.0040 | 2023-03-29 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0310 | 0.0040 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0304 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-16 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0297 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-14 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0289 | 0.0040 | 2023-05-23 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0282 | 0.0040 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0259 | 0.0040 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0258 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-16 | Yes |
| PFHxS | 0.0227 | 0.0100 | 2023-11-15 | Yes |
| PFHxS | 0.0227 | 0.0100 | 2023-11-16 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0215 | 0.0040 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0205 | 0.0040 | 2023-03-29 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0192 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-16 | Yes |
| PFHxS | 0.0185 | 0.0100 | 2023-03-29 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0182 | 0.0040 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0181 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-14 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0173 | 0.0040 | 2023-03-29 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0172 | 0.0040 | 2023-05-23 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0171 | 0.0040 | 2023-12-18 | Yes |
| PFHxS | 0.0162 | 0.0100 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0156 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-15 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0137 | 0.0040 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFHxS | 0.0136 | 0.0100 | 2023-11-14 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0130 | 0.0040 | 2023-03-29 | Yes |
| PFHxS | 0.0130 | 0.0100 | 2023-11-14 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0126 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-16 | Yes |
| PFHxS | 0.0124 | 0.0100 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFHxS | 0.0117 | 0.0100 | 2023-11-14 | Yes |
| PFHxS | 0.0114 | 0.0100 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFHxS | 0.0111 | 0.0100 | 2023-11-16 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0108 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-15 | Yes |
| PFHxS | 0.0106 | 0.0100 | 2023-11-15 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0103 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-15 | Yes |
| PFHxS | 0.0103 | 0.0100 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFHxS | 0.0103 | 0.0100 | 2023-05-23 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0100 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-14 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0093 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-27 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0085 | 0.0040 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0083 | 0.0040 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0083 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-15 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0081 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-14 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0074 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-27 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0069 | 0.0040 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0060 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-14 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0055 | 0.0040 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0053 | 0.0040 | 2023-03-29 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0044 | 0.0040 | 2023-04-11 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0041 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-16 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Payson drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
No health-relevant impairment records shown among the assessment records in this report.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Reviewed: source records as of Q4 2025
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Recent samples at 3 of 3 monitoring stations were above a drinking-water reference value used for screening. These monitoring results do not establish a public water system violation.
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
Gila County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 20-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 20 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
EPA designates an area as nonattainment when air quality does not meet federal health-based standards (NAAQS) for a specific pollutant.
Maintenance areas
Previously nonattainment; currently meeting the standard and monitored under an EPA maintenance plan.
Gila County (Part): Payson
PM10 · PM-10 (1987 Standard)
Classification: Moderate
Original designation: Jan 1994
Current design value: 0 est. exc. (2023-2025)
Data from EPA Green Book
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
Payson Well Site
Annual mean: 18.1 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C)
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Reviewed: source records as of Q4 2025
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Facilities with hazardous-waste handler records under RCRA in the reviewed 5-mile city-center search area. Active handler status is separate from air, water, or other ECHO compliance violations, which are shown in their own sections.
Active RCRA handler records in the reviewed city search area
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
Formerly Used Defense Sites are properties previously owned by, leased to, or otherwise possessed by the United States and under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense. The FUDS program addresses environmental restoration at these properties.
Open data source: USACE FUDSSites regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, including mines, sand and gravel operations, and portable crushers. Status and type are from the MSHA Mine Data Retrieval System. Records with active/intermittent status dates older than 5 years are shown as older records rather than current active sites.
Recently updated active/intermittent sites (1)
Data from MSHA
Gila County, AZ
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Gila County is EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate potential). EPA defines Zone 2 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
Minimal flood hazard — outside the 1% and 0.2% annual chance floodplains.
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
No EPA ECHO RMP facility records with a usable location matched this city report.
PHMSA tracks incidents involving natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Incidents include leaks, ruptures, and explosions.
No records dated within the last 5 years surfaced for this city report.
Reviewed: last 5 years
Data from PHMSA
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Gila County, ArizonaPop. 53,922
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
Poor or Fair Health
Poor Physical Health Days
Poor Mental Health Days
Adult Smoking
Adult Obesity
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
Drinking water violation indicator
Diabetes Prevalence
Life Expectancy
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 17,835 | 8,865 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 18.6% | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 5.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 20.4% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.6% | 31.8% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 4.6 | 4.8 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.8% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 70.7 | 77.5 | 77.6 |
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from the Town of Payson. Results dated Mar 29, 2023 to Jan 2, 2024 include PFBS at 0.0036 to 0.0548 micrograms per liter and PFPeA at 0.0033 to 0.0482 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
EPA drinking water records on this page list 146 violations for the Town of Payson.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Payson.
The monitoring station at Payson Well Site recorded an annual average of 18.1 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C) for particles (PM10) in 2025.
The radon data for Payson covers Gila County. EPA places this area in Zone 2, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level of 2 to 4 picocuries per liter.
No Superfund or brownfield sites were returned for this city report.
The county data for Payson reports a life expectancy of 70.7 years in Gila County, Arizona.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Payson reports 17,835 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Gila County, Arizona. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Payson lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 4.6 micrograms per cubic meter in Gila County, Arizona.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Alliant Gas near Payson on Nov 5, 2016. The reported release was propane gas.