Current Noncompliance AZ 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Williams

EPA ID: AZ0403026 ยท 3,145 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Williams (AZ0403026): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. With 1 unresolved EPA violation, City of Williams is currently out of full compliance - approximately 3,145 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,145
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
27
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
8
Contaminants Flagged
$368K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,583
Median Household Income
6,669
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Williams serves a community with a median household income of $74,583 and an estimated 6,669 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Williams's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Williams compares to EPA limits

Chlorite 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Fecal Coliform at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

E. coli at 6 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Chlorite at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 Property Value Decline $18,390

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$16,695
10 years
$33,390
20 years
$66,780

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $33,390 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 Williams (EPA ID: AZ0403026) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 3,145 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 86046 in Williams.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 22 resolved, 4 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
February 1, 2026 E. coli Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Barium Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Barium Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 2, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Health-based Resolved
January 31, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
October 2, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Chlorite Health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Chlorite Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 6 Yes
E. coli Microbiological 6 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 4 Yes
Barium Inorganic 3 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)

Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.

Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

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

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 Williams (AZ0403026) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Williams water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of Williams serve?

City of Williams serves approximately 3,145 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does City of Williams get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Williams's water?
Detected contaminants include Fecal Coliform, E. coli, Chlorite, Surface Water Treatment 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 Williams serve?
City of Williams serves approximately 3,145 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Williams's water source?
City of Williams draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Williams's service area?
The City of Williams service area has a median household income of $74,583. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Williams get its water?
City of Williams's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Williams (AZ): 6 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0403026/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

City of Williams (EPA ID: AZ0403026) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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