Glendale Luke Afb, AZ: 5 Violations - Home Safety 57/100
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Glendale Luke Afb: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Glendale Luke Afb shows moderate tap water quality for AZ - some areas carry documented EPA violations while others meet standards without issues.
How Glendale Luke Afb Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Glendale Luke Afb Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations in the past 5 years.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.3.
Glendale Luke Afb's Water Providers
Water delivery in Glendale Luke Afb, AZ is handled by 2 utilities rather than a single system - drawn from 2 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Glendale Luke Afb, Arizona (population ~965), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 14,380 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Glendale Luke Afb: C (57/100)
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
Glendale Luke Afb 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 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 6 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85309 | C | 5 | 0 | Usaf Luke Air Force Base |
All ZIP Codes in Glendale Luke Afb
- 85309 [C] - 5 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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Glendale Luke Afb 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 Glendale Luke Afb's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
What You Can Do in Glendale Luke Afb
- 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 E. coli can reduce the most common contaminant found in Glendale Luke Afb's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Glendale Luke Afb, AZ