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Queen Creek, AZ: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 42/100

3 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Queen Creek: D.

Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.

Your top priority: see the breakdown below and consider a certified water filter. NSF certified filters →

Low marks: Queen Creek, AZ sits below the midpoint of the ZipCheckup grade scale.

How Queen Creek Compares

Queen Creek42/100
Arizona avg66/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

3
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
D · 42
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$521K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Queen Creek Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 215 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0039 mg/L.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.74.

Water Systems Serving Queen Creek

More than one public water system is linked to Queen Creek, AZ: federal records tie 4 systems to the area, and the 3 with the largest reported service populations are shown below. Which of them supplies a particular address depends on where the property sits, and a water bill or the utility can confirm it.

Overview

We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Queen Creek, Arizona (population ~87,201), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 433,157 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 3 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 Queen Creek: D (42/100)

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

Queen Creek water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0039 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

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
Nitrate Inorganic 34 1
Arsenic Inorganic 20 1
Chlorine Disinfectant 14 1
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Organic 10 1
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Organic 10 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
85142 D 215 0 Queen Creek Town of

All ZIP Codes in Queen Creek

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Queen Creek

10.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.8%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 10.5% ↑
Diabetes 12.1% ↑
Mental Health 15.8% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Queen Creek

Nitrate 34 violations
Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 10 mg/L
Blue baby syndrome in infants
Arsenic 20 violations
Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.01 mg/L
Long-term exposure above the MCL: skin damage, circulatory problems, increased cancer risk
Chlorine 14 violations
Disinfectant · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 4 mg/L

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Queen Creek: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Low tier for Queen Creek: remediation estimated at up to 1% of what homes are worth.

Median Home Value
$521,300
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Queen Creek 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 71% above the Arizona average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Queen Creek

0.0039
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

Available area-level lead records for Queen Creek do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Queen Creek

13
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$30,255
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Queen Creek contains 13 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $30,255. 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 Queen Creek

  1. 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.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Nitrate, listed in the water-quality records for Queen Creek: 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.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
  4. Review your water system's CCR. If you use a community water system, request its annual Consumer Confidence Report for system-level test results or find it online.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Queen Creek, AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Queen Creek, AZ?
Queen Creek has an average Home Safety Score of 42/100 (Grade D) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 215 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Queen Creek?
EPA records list 215 EPA violations for Queen Creek water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 3 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Queen Creek water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Queen Creek is 0.0039 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Queen Creek compare to Arizona average?
Queen Creek has an average Home Safety Score of 42/100, which is below the Arizona state average of 66/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Queen Creek?
Our records map 4 water systems to 3 ZIP codes in Queen Creek. The related population figure in our data is approximately 87,201 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Queen Creek?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Queen Creek: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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