Arizona · population 5,499
Lead pipes in Benson, AZ
No lead lines reported
Most of Benson (population 5,499) gets its water from Benson, City of Water System, which reported 2,509 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Benson, City of Water System's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Arizona average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Benson, City of Water System (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Benson, City of Water System.
Water systems serving Benson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson, City of Water SystemMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mescal Lakes Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 554 | 0% |
| Willow Lakes Property Owners AssocAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 356 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Benson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Benson, City of Water System's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Huachuca166 lead + galv. lines
- Tombstone740 unknown
- Sierra Vista493 unknown
- Tucsonno lead reported
- Willcox1,576 unknown
- Sahuaritano lead reported
- South Tucson341 lead + galv. lines
- Bisbee4,140 unknown
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Questions
Does Benson, AZ have lead pipes?
Benson, City of Water System, which serves Benson, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Benson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Benson in Benson, City of Water System's service area (PWSID AZ0402005). Mescal Lakes Water System, Willow Lakes Property Owners Assoc also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Benson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Benson, City of Water System's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Benson be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Benson, City of Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.