Health Violations Found AZ 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Pomerene Dwid

EPA ID: AZ0402012 · 1,030 people served · 1 ZIP code

Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Pomerene Dwid shows 3 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 1,030.

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

B · 71
Avg Safety Score
1,030
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
6
Contaminants Flagged
$161K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pomerene Dwid Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$48,542
Median Household Income
389
Service Area Population
69%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pomerene Dwid serves a community with a median household income of $48,542 and an estimated 389 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 69% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Pomerene Dwid'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cochise 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

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pomerene Dwid compares to EPA limits

Barium 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Barium at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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1,001 people
0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,000 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Pomerene Dwid (EPA ID: AZ0402012) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 1,030 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 85627 in Pomerene.

Average Home Safety Score: B (71/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

4 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 3 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2025 Nickel Health-based Unresolved
August 9, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Nickel Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Barium Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Barium Inorganic 3 Yes
Nickel Inorganic 2 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Fluoride (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L))

Tooth & bone damage at high levels At-risk groups: children under 8 during tooth development, elderly with compromised bone density, people with kidney disease.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, activated alumina, distillation. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
85627 0.0017 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Pomerene Dwid (AZ0402012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pomerene Dwid water safe to drink?

Pomerene Dwid has recorded 4 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Pomerene Dwid serve?

Pomerene Dwid serves approximately 1,030 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Pomerene Dwid 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
0
Unknown Material
424
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 1,030
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

Is water from Pomerene Dwid safe to drink?
Pomerene Dwid earns a B safety grade with 14 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Pomerene Dwid's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Barium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Pomerene Dwid serve?
Pomerene Dwid serves approximately 1,030 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Pomerene Dwid's water source?
Pomerene Dwid draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pomerene Dwid's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0017 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pomerene Dwid's service area?
The Pomerene Dwid service area has a median household income of $48,542. EPA EJScreen data classifies 69% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pomerene Dwid get its water?
Pomerene Dwid'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Pomerene Dwid (EPA ID: AZ0402012) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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