Historical Compliance Records AZ 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Town of Huachuca City

EPA ID: AZ0402019 ยท 1,750 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Huachuca City (AZ0402019): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. The five-year EPA compliance file for Town of Huachuca City contains 20 violations, each documented and subsequently closed - the utility now operates in full compliance and continues to supply approximately 1,750 residents with water meeting current federal standards, including both health-based and monitoring requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,750
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
20
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
7
Contaminants Flagged
$242K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Huachuca City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,530
Median Household Income
6,258
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
75th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Huachuca City serves a community with a median household income of $57,530 and an estimated 6,258 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Town of Huachuca City'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
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

35 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 Town of Huachuca City compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,300 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Town of Huachuca City (EPA ID: AZ0402019) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 1,750 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 20 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 20 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 19, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
August 5, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 14, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 7 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by AZ or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Huachuca City (AZ0402019) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Huachuca City water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Town of Huachuca City; its 20 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Town of Huachuca City serve?

Town of Huachuca City serves approximately 1,750 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Town of Huachuca City get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Town of Huachuca City's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. 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 Town of Huachuca City serve?
Town of Huachuca City serves approximately 1,750 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Huachuca City's water source?
Town of Huachuca City draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Huachuca City's service area?
The Town of Huachuca City service area has a median household income of $57,530. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Huachuca City get its water?
Town of Huachuca City'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Huachuca City (AZ): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0402019/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Town of Huachuca City (EPA ID: AZ0402019) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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