Bullhead City, AZ: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 50/100
4 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Bullhead City: D.
Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.
Your top priority: match a filter's certification to the violations (5 health-based violations). NSF certified filters →
Behind the low grade for Bullhead City, AZ is an average of ZIP-level Home Safety Scores, a composite measure rather than a water test.
How Bullhead City Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Bullhead City Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 920 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0138 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $950 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.41.
Water Systems Serving Bullhead City
Service in Bullhead City, AZ can differ by address: 5 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Bullhead City, Arizona (population ~43,022), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 70,357 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Bullhead City: D (50/100)
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
Bullhead City water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0138 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 583 | 2 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 64 | 2 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Organic | 40 | 2 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Organic | 40 | 2 |
| Xylenes, Total | Organic | 40 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86429 | D | 862 | 5 | North Mohave Valley |
| 86442 | D | 842 | 2 | Bullhead City Mohave |
All ZIP Codes in Bullhead City
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.
CDC Health Data for Bullhead City
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Bullhead City
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Bullhead City: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Because the median home value in Bullhead City is large relative to the estimated cost of remediation, the ratio between them stays at or below 1%; that is a statement about two area-level numbers, not a quote for a particular house or a judgment about what an owner can pay.
Estimated remediation costs in Bullhead City can be compared with local home values. The $525–$1,850 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 5% above the Arizona average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Bullhead City
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
1 ZIP code (25% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Bullhead City
Historical NFIP data for Bullhead City contains 53 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $7,537. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 67% 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 $950 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 Bullhead City
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Consider testing your home's tap water for lead, since household plumbing can affect its level.
- Install a certified water filter. For Public Notice Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Bullhead City: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
- Review your water system's CCR. If you use a community water system, request its annual Consumer Confidence Report for system-level test results or find it online.
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