ZipCheckup grade for 86313: D.

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Health Violations Found
D 53

Prescott, AZ (86313): PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 53/100

EPA data for City of Prescott

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 86313 in Prescott, AZ contain 38 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

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Safety Score
D 53/100
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 N/A
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 37 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.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
38 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 Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
D
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 53 / 100
Bottom 13% of U.S. ZIP codes
1
Water System
42,217
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: 53/100

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
16/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
0/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
8/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

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

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (8) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 86313 in Prescott, Arizona is mapped to the water system City of Prescott (EPA ID: AZ0413045). This system provides water to approximately 42,217 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 City of Prescott (AZ0413045) 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 86313. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

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

Highest measured level: 0.0149 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.

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Environmental Hazards (9) CRITICAL
Home & Infrastructure (2) OK
Cost & Community (6) OK

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 86313 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 38 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 86313 (primary system: City of Prescott), 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 86313's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Prescott, a system mapped to ZIP code 86313, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 42,217 people.

How does Prescott water compare to the national average?

Prescott's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 86% of ZIP codes within Arizona.

How can I get my water tested in Prescott?

If City of Prescott 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 86313?

86313 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Yavapai 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 86313's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 86313. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Prescott, AZ (86313): PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 53/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/86313/
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Page version: October 2026.

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86340 Sedona, AZ <1 mi N/A 0
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86315 Prescott Valley, AZ 7.6 mi C 38
86301 Prescott, AZ 8.1 mi D 49
86314 Prescott Valley, AZ 8.3 mi C 53
86304 Prescott, AZ 9.3 mi N/A 0
86302 Prescott, AZ 10.6 mi N/A 0
86327 Dewey, AZ 14.2 mi C 41
86303 Prescott, AZ 14.6 mi D 49

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