ADEQ Mitigates PFAS Exposure in Four Arizona Communities
In a February 3, 2026, press release, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced the success of four projects mitigating per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) contamination in drinking water. Exposure to contamination in the private water systems of communities in the City of Globe and the Town of Star Valley was resolved by connecting them to the local municipal systems. The $1.07 M in project costs was covered by funds ADEQ received from the State of Arizona to tackle concerns with PFAS in drinking water systems. ADEQ emphasized that this is just the beginning of a statewide plan utilizing state and federal funding to support “small water systems and disadvantaged communities that will need assistance to address PFAS.” So far, ADEQ has identified at least 70 small water systems in need of PFAS mitigation. In addition to ensuring water quality standards for more than 300 residents, the completed projects also enabled these communities to meet new PFAS regulations from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) well ahead of a 2027 deadline. The new EPA regulations are designed to reduce negative health effects associated with long-term exposure to PFAS.
Press Releases:
- Arizona Communities Eliminate PFAS from Drinking Water Years Ahead of Federal Deadline
- Governor Hobbs’ $5 Million PFAS Funding Helps City of Globe and Other Small Public Water Systems Serve Healthy Drinking Water
- ADEQ and Town of Star Valley Launch PFAS Mitigation Project for Safe Drinking Water Backed by Governor’s Office