Health Violations Found AZ 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Grand Canyon National Park

EPA ID: AZ0403702 · 16,590 people served · 3 ZIP codes

9 open EPA findings remain on record at Grand Canyon National Park — the utility supplies approximately 16,590 people.

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

C · 55
Avg Safety Score
16,590
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
54
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
10
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 6 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grand Canyon National Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$69,728
Median Household Income
2,259
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Grand Canyon National Park serves a community with a median household income of $69,728 and an estimated 2,259 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Grand Canyon National Park'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
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 6% of homes in Coconino 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

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 81% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Grand Canyon National Park compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 4 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 19 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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

City of Douglas
16,656 people
B 19 violations
City of Show Low
17,139 people
B 17 violations
0 violations
Florence Water Company
15,900 people
B 46 violations
C 19 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $833
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,433

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 $920

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,960
10 years
$15,920
20 years
$31,840

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,433 (one-time) vs. $15,920 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

Grand Canyon National Park (EPA ID: AZ0403702) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 16,590 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (55/100)

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

Violation History

6 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 9 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Total Organic Carbon Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
October 25, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Organic Carbon Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 2, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 2, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring 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 19 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 10 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 4 Yes
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. 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
86023 0.012 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 Grand Canyon National Park (AZ0403702) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grand Canyon National Park water safe to drink?

Grand Canyon National Park has recorded 6 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 Grand Canyon National Park serve?

Grand Canyon National Park serves approximately 16,590 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Grand Canyon National Park 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
29

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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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
1,458
Unknown Material
0
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: 16,590
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 Grand Canyon National Park safe to drink?
Grand Canyon National Park has a C safety grade based on 54 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Grand Canyon National Park's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Revised Total Coliform Rule, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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 Grand Canyon National Park serve?
Grand Canyon National Park serves approximately 16,590 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Grand Canyon National Park's water source?
Grand Canyon National Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Grand Canyon National Park's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Grand Canyon National Park's service area?
The Grand Canyon National Park service area has a median household income of $69,728. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Grand Canyon National Park get its water?
Grand Canyon National Park'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

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter →

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Grand Canyon National Park (EPA ID: AZ0403702) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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