ZipCheckup grade for 85613: C.

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Health Violations Found
C 64

Fort Huachuca, AZ: PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 64/100

EPA data for Us Army Fort Huachuca

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 85613 in Fort Huachuca, AZ contain 6 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
C 64/100
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 1 health-based violation
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 2 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 5 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 2 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
6 violations 1 health-based PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
C
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 64 / 100
Bottom 23% of U.S. ZIP codes
1
Water System
15,603
People Served
1
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 64/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
86/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
0/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
43/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 85613 in Fort Huachuca, Arizona is mapped to the water system Us Army Fort Huachuca (EPA ID: AZ0402078). This system provides water to approximately 15,603 people from groundwater sources.

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Us Army Fort Huachuca (AZ0402078) on EPA.gov.

3 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 85613. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFHxS, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA, PFHxA, PFHpA.

Highest measured level: 0.0147 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Fort Huachuca has 2 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 85613 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 6 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 85613 (primary system: Us Army Fort Huachuca), including 1 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 85613's water come from?

The recorded water source for Us Army Fort Huachuca, a system mapped to ZIP code 85613, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 15,603 people.

How does Fort Huachuca water compare to the national average?

Fort Huachuca's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 69% of ZIP codes within Arizona.

How can I get my water tested in Fort Huachuca?

If Us Army Fort Huachuca supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 85613?

85613 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Cochise County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 85613's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 85613. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 85613?

FEMA records contain 2 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 85613; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Fort Huachuca, AZ: PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 64/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/85613/
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Page version: October 2026.

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