Green Valley, AZ: 22 Violations - Home Safety 61/100
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Green Valley: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Green Valley lands in the middle of the grade scale in AZ; EPA records can differ from one service area to the next.
How Green Valley Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Green Valley Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 22 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0004 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 40% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.22.
Who Supplies Your Water in Green Valley
Among 5 systems linked to Green Valley, AZ, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
- B
- B
- D
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Green Valley, Arizona (population ~31,041), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 47,166 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Green Valley: C (61/100)
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
Green Valley water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0004 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
2 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 27 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 9 | 2 |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 5 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85614 | D | 22 | 0 | Community Wc of Green Valley |
| 85622 | B | 9 | 0 | Green Valley Dwid |
All ZIP Codes in Green Valley
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 Green Valley
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
Top Contaminants in Green Valley Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Green Valley
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
When a home in Green Valley was built matters for lead because federal rules adopted in 1986 limited how much lead new plumbing could contain; the local median build year is 1989. A median sits in the middle of a range, so some homes are older and some newer, and past repairs may have changed the pipes in either group. A plumber can identify the materials inside a home, and a lab test measures what reaches the tap.
Most homes in Green Valley were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Green Valley Homeowners
Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Green Valley stays at or under the 1% mark.
Estimated remediation costs in Green Valley can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 6% above the Arizona average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Green Valley
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.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Green Valley
Historical NFIP data for Green Valley contains 4 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $3,876. 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 $500 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 Green Valley
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
- Install a certified water filter. For Chlorine, listed in the water-quality records for Green Valley: 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. With 40% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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