Buckeye, AZ: 4 Health Violations - Home Safety 59/100
2 ZIP codes · 9 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Buckeye: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Buckeye shows moderate tap water quality for AZ - some areas carry documented EPA violations while others meet standards without issues.
How Buckeye Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Buckeye Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 134 violations in the past 5 years.
- Homes built before 1986: 8% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,150 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.3.
Who Supplies Your Water in Buckeye
With 3 utilities splitting service in Buckeye, AZ, water accountability is distributed across 9 systems on the federal record.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Buckeye, Arizona (population ~112,401), covering 9 community water systems serving approximately 271,559 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 2 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Buckeye: C (59/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Buckeye water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 23 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 19 | 2 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 17 | 2 |
| Barium | Inorganic | 14 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2105 | Other | 11 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85326 | C | 76 | 2 | City of Buckeye - Valencia Town Division |
| 85396 | C | 68 | 2 | Epcor - Agua Fria |
All ZIP Codes in Buckeye
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Buckeye
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Buckeye Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Buckeye
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Congress banned lead solder in residential plumbing in 1986, drawing a clear line in housing risk by era. Buckeye's median build year of 2011 puts most of its residential stock on the newer side of that boundary - a profile that generally correlates with lower plumbing-sourced lead exposure across the city.
Most homes in Buckeye were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Buckeye Homeowners
Because property values in Buckeye comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Buckeye are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,150–$3,350 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 48% above the Arizona average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Buckeye
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
8% of housing in Buckeye predates the federal action against lead solder - a contained share - and aggregate readings stay beneath the regulatory benchmark. Lead therefore sits in a quiet position on the local water-quality picture, with single-home draws as the standard tool for confirming any one address.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Buckeye
Historical NFIP data for Buckeye contains 104 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $10,226. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$2,150</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
What You Can Do in Buckeye
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Surface Water Treatment Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Buckeye's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
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