Prescott Valley, AZ: 53 Violations - Home Safety 68/100
3 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Prescott Valley: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
For residents of Prescott Valley, AZ, a C is a prompt to look up the report for their own ZIP code rather than a verdict on their tap.
How Prescott Valley Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Prescott Valley Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 53 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.005 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 15% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.61.
Prescott Valley's Water Providers
Multiple utilities show up for Prescott Valley, AZ: 3 are listed here out of 5 tracked federally.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Prescott Valley, Arizona (population ~49,288), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 101,825 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 3 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes 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 Prescott Valley: C (68/100)
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
Prescott Valley water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0050 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
3 of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 12 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 10 | 1 |
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 10 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 7 | 2 |
| Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) | Radionuclides | 6 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86314 | C | 53 | 1 | Town of Prescott Valley |
| 86315 | C | 38 | 1 | City of Prescott |
All ZIP Codes in Prescott 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.
Prescott Valley Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Prescott Valley's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Prescott Valley Infrastructure Age
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
For Prescott Valley, the median build year stands at 1998; the figures below show the share of homes from each era.
Most homes in Prescott 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Prescott Valley
Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Prescott Valley is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.
Estimated remediation costs in Prescott Valley can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 65% above the Arizona average.
Prescott Valley: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
No safe blood lead level in children has been identified, according to CDC, so an area average under 0.010 mg/L does not rule out exposure at home. In Prescott Valley, 15% of homes were built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Prescott Valley: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Prescott Valley contains 18 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $12,613. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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 $300 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 Prescott 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 Arsenic, listed in the water-quality records for Prescott 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. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
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