Scottsdale, AZ Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
15 ZIP codes · 21 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 15 ZIP codes across Scottsdale, AZ. The area averages a grade B (73/100); water systems associated with 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Scottsdale, AZ. We compared 15 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (73/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 10 | 100% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Scottsdale ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85257 | 74 | B | 5 | 0.0023 mg/L |
| 2 | 85258 | 74 | B | 5 | 0.0023 mg/L |
| 3 | 85250 | 73 | B | 7 | 0.0023 mg/L |
| 4 | 85254 | 73 | B | 8 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 5 | 85255 | 73 | B | 8 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 6 | 85260 | 73 | B | 8 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 7 | 85266 | 73 | B | 10 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 8 | 85251 | 72 | B | 10 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 9 | 85259 | 72 | B | 9 | 0.0023 mg/L |
| 10 | 85262 | 72 | B | 10 | 0.0023 mg/L |
| 11 | 85252 | — | — | — | No data |
| 12 | 85256 | — | — | — | No data |
| 13 | 85261 | — | — | — | No data |
| 14 | 85267 | — | — | — | No data |
| 15 | 85271 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 10 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 0 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 21 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Scottsdale ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 1 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 10 of 10 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 of 10 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Total organic carbon | 30 | 10 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 19 | 10 |
| 2,4-D | 11 | 10 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 6 | 6 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | 5 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Scottsdale has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 85257 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Scottsdale at 74/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Scottsdale water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 10 directly mapped ZIP records, 21 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 10 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.