Bullhead City, AZ: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 50/100
4 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Bullhead City: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Your top priority: consider a certified water filter (5 health violations on record). NSF certified filters →
In recent EPA cycles, Bullhead City shows a persistent below-average water quality pattern within AZ - documented violations span multiple service areas and have appeared consistently across reporting periods.
How Bullhead City Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Bullhead City Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 920 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0138 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,900 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.41 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Bullhead City
Structurally, Bullhead City, AZ's water supply is divided. Federal data identifies 5 water systems in the area, with 3 providers serving the bulk of residential connections. These utilities operate independently, meaning rate-setting authority and EPA compliance accountability are distributed rather than centralized.
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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 lead level (90th percentile): 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 583 | 2 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 64 | 2 |
| PFOA | PFAS | 40 | 2 |
| PFNA | PFAS | 40 | 2 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
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
Equity impact data for Bullhead City lands in the favorable tier - remediation claims a small slice of what properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Bullhead City are relatively low compared to home values. The $950–$3,150 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 5% above the Arizona average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Bullhead City
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.
Lead risk in Bullhead City appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
<strong>1 ZIP code</strong> (25% of the city) exceeds the EPA lead 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 <strong>$1,900</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 Bullhead City
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Lead testing is especially recommended given the area's lead levels.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Lead and Copper Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Bullhead City's water.
- 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. Your utility publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results. Request it or find it online.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bullhead City, AZ