Water System Report AZ

Clear Springs Utility Main

EPA ID: AZ0402008 · 1,385 people served · 12 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Clear Springs Utility Main: clean, five years, 1,385 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,385
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$345K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 12 (2022) to 1 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Clear Springs Utility Main Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$82,060
Median Household Income
311,041
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Clear Springs Utility Main serves a community with a median household income of $82,060 and an estimated 311,041 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Clear Springs Utility Main's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Maricopa County, Arizona rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 20 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $750
Water Filtration $550
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $383
Total Estimated Cost $2,083

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,083 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Clear Springs Utility Main (EPA ID: AZ0402008) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 1,385 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Clear Springs Utility Main (AZ0402008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clear Springs Utility Main water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Clear Springs Utility Main has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Clear Springs Utility Main serve?

Clear Springs Utility Main serves approximately 1,385 people across 12 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Clear Springs Utility Main get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
563
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,385
Reported to Arizona

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Clear Springs Utility Main meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Clear Springs Utility Main serve?
Clear Springs Utility Main serves approximately 1,385 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is Clear Springs Utility Main's water source?
Clear Springs Utility Main draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Clear Springs Utility Main's service area?
The Clear Springs Utility Main service area has a median household income of $82,060. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Clear Springs Utility Main get its water?
Clear Springs Utility Main's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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