Douglas, AZ: 16 Health Violations — 75/100 (2026)
4 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
For households in Douglas, AZ water data shows a consistently above-average safety picture.
How Douglas Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Douglas Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 76 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0046 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.63 — above typical levels.
Douglas's Water Providers
Water service in Douglas, AZ is split across 3 utilities out of 7 tracked federally, each operating its own infrastructure and compliance record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Douglas, Arizona, covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 19,953 people.
4 of 4 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 16 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Douglas: B (75/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Douglas water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0046 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 25 | 4 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 15 | 4 |
| Barium | Inorganic | 10 | 4 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 4 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 4 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85607 | B | 19 | 4 | City of Douglas |
| 85608 | B | 19 | 4 | City of Douglas |
| 85655 | B | 19 | 4 | City of Douglas |
| 86555 | B | 19 | 4 | City of Douglas |
All ZIP Codes in Douglas
- 85607 [B] — 19 violations ⚠
- 85608 [B] — 19 violations ⚠
- 85655 [B] — 19 violations ⚠
- 86555 [B] — 19 violations ⚠
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
Updated daily.
Douglas Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Douglas's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Douglas
Placing remediation in the context of Douglas's property market, the equity share is low — most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.
Remediation costs in Douglas are relatively low compared to home values. The $500–$2,750 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 56% below the Arizona average.
Douglas: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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 Douglas appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Douglas: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Flood history in Douglas spans 7 NFIP claims and 25% flood zone coverage — enough to place it in moderate-exposure territory where flood events are genuinely recurring rather than statistical outliers. That distinction matters for water quality assessment because the connection between flooding and water safety is not uniform across communities. In low-exposure areas, flooding rarely generates the conditions needed to compromise treatment or distribution infrastructure. In high-exposure areas, it can do so repeatedly. Moderate-exposure communities sit in between: flood events occur with enough frequency to make periodic infrastructure stress a reasonable concern, particularly for private well owners and residents in lower-elevation FEMA-designated zones.
Douglas has a moderate flood history with 7 FEMA claims averaging $6,766 per payout. 25% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,300</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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