Unlike many cities its size in AZ, Laveen keeps health-based violation rates low - systems here score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.

Data: EPA SDWIS

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Laveen, Arizona (population ~53,972), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,695,000 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Laveen: B (74/100)

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

Laveen water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

• Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0027 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

Areas with Most Violations

All ZIP Codes in Laveen

• 85339 [B] - 3 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.

Housing Age Profile

Banned from residential plumbing in 1986, lead solder was a near-universal feature of copper plumbing before that cutoff. In Laveen, where the median build year is 2004, the majority of housing falls into the post-ban category - though the older fraction of the stock still carries the residual risk that comes with pre-1986 pipe and solder materials.

2004

Median Year Built

9%

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

1%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (1%) 1970–1986 (8%) Post-1986 (91%)

Most homes in Laveen were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Laveen: Remediation Cost in Perspective

How much of a Laveen home's value does documented remediation represent? A small fraction - the equity share here is in the low tier, and from a household financial perspective, most property owners are considering a commitment that fits comfortably within standard planning rather than a decision that rises to the level of a material budget event or significant equity consideration.

Median Home Value

$398,100

Est. Remediation

$2,100

Remediation as % of home value 0.5%

Remediation costs in Laveen are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,100–$3,400 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 30% above the Arizona average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Laveen

9%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0027

mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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.

Aggregate sampling rests beneath the federal action threshold here, while only 9% of Laveen housing predates the solder rule change.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Laveen

33

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$20,585

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

0%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Laveen contains 33 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $20,585. 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 <strong>$2,100</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.