Arizona · population 114,334
Lead pipes in Buckeye, AZ
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Buckeye (population 114,334) gets its water from City of Buckeye. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,525, with 499 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Buckeye'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 80%
Latest lead test for City of Buckeye (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Buckeye.
Water systems serving Buckeye
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BuckeyeMain system | 0 | 1 | 499 | <0.1% |
| City of Buckeye - Valencia Town DivisionAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 476 | 0% |
| Festival RanchAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Buckeye Tartesso Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Aspc Lewis Complex Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Clearwater Utility Company INCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0% |
| Town of Gila BendAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 549 | 0% |
| VWC Buckeye Division Sun ValleyAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Trillium Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| VWC Buckeye Div Bulfer PrimroseAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hopeville Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Buckeye Acres MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 34 | 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 Buckeye
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Buckeye'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
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Questions
Does Buckeye, AZ have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Buckeye, which serves Buckeye, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 499 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Buckeye?
EPA's service area maps place most of Buckeye in City of Buckeye's service area (PWSID AZ0407089). City of Buckeye - Valencia Town Division, Festival Ranch, City of Buckeye Tartesso Water System, Aspc Lewis Complex Water System, Clearwater Utility Company INC, Town of Gila Bend, VWC Buckeye Division Sun Valley, Trillium Water System, VWC Buckeye Div Bulfer Primrose, Hopeville Water System, Buckeye Acres MHP also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Buckeye home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Buckeye'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 Buckeye 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 City of Buckeye whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.