Historical Compliance Records AZ

City of Willcox

EPA ID: AZ0402035 ยท 3,236 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Willcox (AZ0402035): 15 EPA violations in the last five years. City of Willcox carries 15 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 3,236 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 78
Avg Safety Score
3,236
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
15
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
7
Contaminants Flagged
$162K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$56,952
Median Household Income
8,524
Service Area Population
69%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Willcox serves a community with a median household income of $56,952 and an estimated 8,524 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Willcox'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Willcox 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.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arizona

Saguaro Water Company
3,243 people
1 violation
Voyager Water Company
3,209 people
1 violation
City of Williams
3,145 people
27 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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 $1,900 (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

City of Willcox (EPA ID: AZ0402035) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 3,236 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 85643 in Willcox.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (78/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 15 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 15 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform 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
April 29, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 4 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper 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 City of Willcox (AZ0402035) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Willcox water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Willcox; its 15 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Willcox serve?

City of Willcox serves approximately 3,236 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does City of Willcox get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Willcox safe to drink?
City of Willcox earns a B safety grade with 15 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of Willcox's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Revised Total Coliform Rule, Consumer Confidence Report 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 City of Willcox serve?
City of Willcox serves approximately 3,236 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Willcox's water source?
City of Willcox draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Willcox's service area?
The City of Willcox service area has a median household income of $56,952. EPA EJScreen data classifies 69% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Willcox get its water?
City of Willcox'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.). City of Willcox (AZ): 15 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0402035/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

City of Willcox (EPA ID: AZ0402035) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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