Health Violations Found AZ 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Arizona Water Company - Sedona

EPA ID: AZ0403003 · 12,104 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Federal water data for Arizona Water Company - Sedona logs 15 historical violations — all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 12,104 people.

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

B · 78
Avg Safety Score
12,104
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
15
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
8
Contaminants Flagged
$534K
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 11 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Arizona Water Company - Sedona Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$70,039
Median Household Income
27,624
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
54th
Poverty Percentile
57th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Arizona Water Company - Sedona serves a community with a median household income of $70,039 and an estimated 27,624 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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

Arizona Water Company - Sedona'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
29th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Arizona Water Company - Sedona compares to EPA limits

Bromochloroacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Barium 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Bromochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Organic Carbon at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP 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.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 15 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arizona

0 violations
C 0 violations
B 6 violations
C 5 violations
C 19 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $943
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $214
PFAS Treatment $171
Total Estimated Cost $1,729

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.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,729 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Arizona Water Company - Sedona (EPA ID: AZ0403003) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 12,104 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (78/100)

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

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. All violations have been resolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 27, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Barium Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 2, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 No
Barium Inorganic 3 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
86336 0.006 mg/L No N/A
86339 0.006 mg/L No N/A
86340 0.006 mg/L No N/A
86341 0.006 mg/L No N/A
86351 0.006 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

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Arizona Water Company - Sedona (AZ0403003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arizona Water Company - Sedona water safe to drink?

Arizona Water Company - Sedona has recorded 1 health-based violation 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 Arizona Water Company - Sedona serve?

Arizona Water Company - Sedona serves approximately 12,104 people across 7 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Arizona Water Company - Sedona get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
800-383-0834
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Contact information from Arizona Water Company - Sedona District (03-003) Consumer Confidence Report.

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Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
464
Detections
15
Latest sample
3/12/2024
Highest analyte
PFBS: 30 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBS 30 ppt
PFPeA 10.3 ppt
PFHxA 10 ppt
PFOA 10 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHpA 7 ppt
PFHxS 7 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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PFAS Substances Detected in This System

This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.

Substance Detected level EPA limit Status
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
Not disclosed 4 ppt
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
Not disclosed 4 ppt

In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →

Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by Arizona Water Company - Sedona District (03-003).

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.

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Arizona Water Company - Sedona District (03-003)

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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
4,754
Unknown Material
1,251
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 2023-01-01 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: 12,104
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Arizona Water Company - Sedona safe to drink?
Arizona Water Company - Sedona 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 Arizona Water Company - Sedona's water?
Detected contaminants include Bromochloroacetic Acid, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Total Organic Carbon, Stage 2 DBP 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 Arizona Water Company - Sedona serve?
Arizona Water Company - Sedona serves approximately 12,104 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Arizona Water Company - Sedona's water source?
Arizona Water Company - Sedona draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Arizona Water Company - Sedona's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Arizona Water Company - Sedona's service area?
The Arizona Water Company - Sedona service area has a median household income of $70,039. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Arizona Water Company - Sedona get its water?
Arizona Water Company - Sedona'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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3

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