Tap Water Quality Report

Tap water quality in Gilbert, Arizona

Served by Gilbert Municipal Water System. 268,000 residents.

Average score 74/100
Utilities 1
Population 268,000
Quick answer

Tap water in Gilbert, Arizona receives a grade of C (74/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by Gilbert Municipal Water System. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Chromium-6 detected. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database, and Gilbert's published Consumer Confidence Report.

Data sources for this grade: utilities.csv ⓘ How did we get this rating?
Sample data notice: Some or all data on this page is illustrative sample data, not live measurements. See our disclaimer and data sources.

What's in Gilbert's tap water

Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving Gilbert.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline

Moderate concern

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) detected at 19.4 ppb, 194x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.

Chromium-6 detected

Moderate concern

Chromium-6 detected at 0.59 ppb.

Recommended filters for Gilbert

Filters matched to the specific contaminants in Gilbert's water supply.

Reverse Osmosis

$249-$750

Chromium-6 requires reverse osmosis for reliable removal. Standard carbon filters do not address it.

AquaTru Countertop Reverse Osmosis
$449-$599 NSF 42, 53, 58, 401, P473
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Aquasana OptimH2O Reverse Osmosis + Claryum
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Waterdrop G3P800 Tankless RO
$600-$750 NSF 58, 372
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Waterdrop N1 Countertop RO
$249-$329 NSF 58, 372
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All contaminants detected in Gilbert's tap water

Every contaminant identified, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal. Why we show multiple standards →

Sample test dates: Water samples were collected in 2024. Test dates per contaminant are shown in the table below.

Contaminant Detected EWG
US health-based
EPA
US legal
EU DWD
Europe
WHO
global
CA PHG
strictest US
Tested
sample year
Status
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Disinfection byproduct
19.4 ppb 0.1 60 60 2023 194× over
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection byproduct
52.0 ppb 0.6 80 100 2022 87× over
Chromium-6 (Hexavalent)
Heavy metal
0.718 ppb 0.02 0.02 2023 36× over
Nitrate
Inorganic
2.25 mg/L 0.14 10 11.3 11.3 10 2023 16× over
Contaminant Detected (2023) EWG EPA EU DWD WHO CA PHG Status
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Disinfection byproduct
19.4 ppb 0.1 60 60 194× over
Chromium-6 (Hexavalent)
Heavy metal
0.718 ppb 0.02 0.02 36× over
Nitrate
Inorganic
2.25 mg/L 0.14 10 11.3 11.3 10 16× over
Contaminant Detected (2022) EWG EPA EU DWD WHO CA PHG Status
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection byproduct
52.0 ppb 0.6 80 100 87× over

All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.

Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines, California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.

Treatment plant contact info

For service issues, water quality concerns, or to request a Consumer Confidence Report from Gilbert Municipal Water System.

Treatment Plant

FacilityGilbert Water Treatment Plant
Location1094 Treatment Plant Road, Gilbert, AZ
Operator certificationClass A (State certified)
Treatment capacity53 million gallons/day

ZIP codes served

Gilbert's public water systems serve the following ZIP codes: