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Not health advice. Contact your local water utility for concerns.
Data from EPA Water Quality Reports. For official information, contact your water utility or health department.
Matched to what EPA's records actually show for TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY (grade B, 88/100) — not to what sells.
EPA SDWIS/ECHO 2026Q2 · UCMR5 (2023–2026, July 2026 release) · SYR4 six-year review 2012–2019 · Full Prescott Valley water quality report · Methodology
Reverse osmosis for arsenic. TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY's 2012–2019 compliance samples show arsenic averaging above 80% of the EPA limit or exceeding it in at least one sample. Carbon pitchers and faucet filters do not remove arsenic; reverse osmosis (or contaminant-specific media) does.
Based on EPA records for TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY, yes: reverse osmosis for arsenic is the first fix (see the evidence table above).
Reverse osmosis (NSF/ANSI 58). It is the only common household technology that removes arsenic.
TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY's latest Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile result was 0 ppb (2021-01-01 to 2023-12-31), below the 15 ppb action level. Lead enters from service lines and home plumbing, so test at the tap if your home is older.
No. None of the 1,102 UCMR5 PFAS results for TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY (2024-03-12 to 2025-12-03) were at or above the reporting limit.
Look for: NSF/ANSI 58 with the specific reduction claim
TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY's 2012–2019 compliance samples show arsenic averaging above 80% of the EPA limit or exceeding it in at least one sample. Carbon pitchers and faucet filters do not remove arsenic; reverse osmosis (or contaminant-specific media) does.
| Evidence | Result | EPA limit | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 6.055 ug/L (average of 42 samples) | 10 ug/L | 2012–2019 | EPA SYR4 six-year review |
Look for: Certified lab (Tap Score)
Utility data describes water leaving TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY. Lead, copper and some PFAS enter between the main and your faucet, so a mail-in lab test is the only way to know what your household actually drinks — and the cheapest way to avoid buying a filter you do not need.
Rows are the contaminants EPA data actually flags for Prescott Valley. ✓ removes (when certified) · ◐ only specific certified models or media · ✗ does not remove.
| Removes | Pitcher | Under-sink carbon | Reverse osmosis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | ✗ | ◐ | ✓ |
| Chlorine taste and odor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Typical cost | typically $25–$50 + filters | typically $40–$150 | typically $150–$400 |
| Install | none (renters) | under the sink, ~15 min | under sink + faucet; drain line |
| Certification to look for | NSF/ANSI 42 / 53 | NSF/ANSI 42 / 53 | NSF/ANSI 58 |
| Verified picks | ZeroWater 10-cup · Brita Elite · Waterdrop pitchers | Waterdrop TSA · Waterdrop 10UA | APEC ROES-50 · Waterdrop tankless RO |
Cost ranges are typical retail prices, not quotes. Removal marks describe the filter class when certified for that contaminant — always check the NSF/ANSI listing of the exact cartridge. Full pitcher vs under-sink vs faucet comparison →
A certified mail-in lab test shows exactly what's in your water — contaminants plus dozens of other contaminants — with EPA-grade accuracy. Know your real levels before spending on a filter.
Certified lab · results in days
Historical monitoring (2012–2019) shows arsenic near or above the EPA limit in Prescott Valley.
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