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1. Which Volatile Organic Compounds Appear in This Record and Which Do Not

The Town of Payson's public water system, serving over 17,000 residents in Gila County, underwent federal monitoring for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from 2013 to 2015. Among 54 samples analyzed, certain solvent compounds were detected while others were not. Specifically, 1,1-dichloroethane appeared in two samples exceeding the reporting threshold of 0.03 micrograms per liter (µg/L or parts per billion, ppb), with the highest measured concentration at 0.2 µg/L. HCFC-22 was found in two samples above the 0.08 µg/L detection level, with a maximum of 0.97 µg/L. No detections exceeded reporting levels for chloromethane, bromomethane, Halon 1011, 1,3-butadiene, or MTBE. Notably, the system’s water has no EPA health-based violations on record.

2. Why Volatility Matters: Showering, Dishwashing, and Inhalation Routes Versus Drinking

VOCs, also called volatile organics or solvent compounds, possess a tendency to evaporate at room temperature. This volatility means exposure is not limited to ingestion through drinking water; activities such as showering and dishwashing can release these compounds into the air, creating potential inhalation or skin contact routes. Understanding this helps households weigh treatment methods that address not only ingestion but also minimize inhalation exposures within the home.

3. What the Measured Range Means Against the Relevant Federal Standard, and What It Does Not Mean

The federal monitoring program here measures VOC concentrations but does not establish enforceable maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for the detected compounds in this dataset. Their presence above the instrument’s reporting levels is a factual measurement and not a health violation or indication of contamination. The highest detected VOCs in Payson's water remain within ranges that lack federal MCLs, reflecting no official breach of safety standards. Such data indicate what has been found in the system source water but cannot predict individual household tap concentrations or safety.

4. How the Treated Water Differs at the Tap Once the Documented Technology Is in Place

Using the Pentair VOCs & Industrial Chemicals Filter directly purchased and shipped ready to configure, households can reduce or remove many volatile organic compounds from their water. This system employs advanced filtration media designed specifically for solvent compounds and industrial chemicals. After treatment, water at the tap is expected to have significantly lower VOC levels, improving water quality for drinking and reducing VOCs released during household water use activities.

5. What 'Detected', 'Median', and 'Range' Mean in the Sampling Record on This Page

The sampling record details how often compounds appeared above the reporting threshold ('detected'), the middle value among those detections ('median'), and the highest recorded value ('range' or 'maximum'). For example, 1,1-dichloroethane was detected in 2 out of 54 tests with a median of 0.19 µg/L and a maximum of 0.2 µg/L. These terms describe the sampling results but do not reflect compliance or safety limits.

6. How Many Samples and Wells Stand Behind the Figures, and What a Small Sample Means

The dataset reflects 54 samples collected over several years from the Payson groundwater supply. While this number provides a snapshot of the system’s water quality, a relatively small sample size can miss localized or transient changes. Individual households cannot assume their tap water matches these readings exactly and should consider additional personal water testing to confirm their own water’s VOC levels.

Final Step: Testing Your Household Water for VOCs

To make an informed decision between technical filtration approaches, the critical next step is ordering a certified laboratory VOC analysis specific to your household’s tap water. This test will reveal your precise VOC concentrations in micrograms per liter (ppb), clarifying whether the presence and magnitude of volatile organics justify a treatment system like the Pentair VOCs & Industrial Chemicals Filter for your unique situation.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2014-12-17. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA UCMR3 monitoring (2013-2015) for Town of Payson (AZ0404032), AZ: 374 results across 7 listed contaminants, 4 detections above the reporting level; no federal MCL for these UCMR-listed VOCs