Health Violations Found AZ 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Duncan Town of

EPA ID: AZ0406001 · 605 people served · 1 ZIP code

The EPA enforcement database lists 10 active violations for Duncan Town of — a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 605 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

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

B · 74
Avg Safety Score
605
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
42
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0035 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
11
Contaminants Flagged
$158K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$63,929
Median Household Income
3,088
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Duncan Town of serves a community with a median household income of $63,929 and an estimated 3,088 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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

Duncan Town of'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Greenlee County, Arizona rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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 Duncan Town of compares to EPA limits

Atrazine 6 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects

What This Means For You

Atrazine at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Atrazine 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 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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (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

Duncan Town of (EPA ID: AZ0406001) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 605 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 85534 in Duncan.

Average Home Safety Score: B (74/100)

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

Violation History

4 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 10 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Atrazine Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Atrazine Monitoring Resolved
January 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Atrazine Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 1919 Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Atrazine Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Atrazine Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Organic Carbon Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Atrazine Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 11, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 1996 Monitoring Resolved
December 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 12 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 7 No
Atrazine Organic 6 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 Yes
Contaminant 1919 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1925 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1996 Other Violation 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Health Risk Details

Atrazine (EPA limit: 0.003 mg/L)

Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, people in agricultural areas, rural communities in the Midwest corn belt.

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
85534 0.0035 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 Duncan Town of (AZ0406001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duncan Town of water safe to drink?

Duncan Town of has recorded 4 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 Duncan Town of serve?

Duncan Town of serves approximately 605 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Duncan Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
264
Unknown Material
92
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 605
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 Duncan Town of safe to drink?
Duncan Town of earns a B safety grade with 42 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Duncan Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Atrazine, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Surface Water Treatment 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 Duncan Town of serve?
Duncan Town of serves approximately 605 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Duncan Town of's water source?
Duncan Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Duncan Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0035 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Duncan Town of's service area?
The Duncan Town of service area has a median household income of $63,929. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Duncan Town of get its water?
Duncan Town of'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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2

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3

Contact your utility

Duncan Town of (EPA ID: AZ0406001) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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