Morenci Water Elec Company Main
EPA ID: AZ0406003 · 4,108 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Five-year compliance data for Morenci Water Elec Company Main includes 13 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved — those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 4,108 residents across the area it supplies.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Morenci Water Elec Company Main Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Morenci Water Elec Company Main serves a community with a median household income of $71,250 and an estimated 6,227 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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?
Morenci Water Elec Company Main'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Morenci Water Elec Company Main compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Fecal Coliform at 7 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Chlorite at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 4 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.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Chlorite was detected in this water system. ferrous sulfate reduction filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Morenci Water Elec Company Main (EPA ID: AZ0406003) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 4,108 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (67/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Chlorite | Health-based | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Chlorite | Health-based | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorite | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 7 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 5 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 4 | 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 →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85540 | 0.00068 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Morenci Water Elec Company Main (AZ0406003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morenci Water Elec Company Main water safe to drink?
Morenci Water Elec Company Main 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 Morenci Water Elec Company Main serve?
Morenci Water Elec Company Main serves approximately 4,108 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arizona.
Where does Morenci Water Elec Company Main get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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.
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 →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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