Current Noncompliance AZ 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Clearwater Utility Company Inc.

EPA ID: AZ0407019 ยท 2,175 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Clearwater Utility Company Inc. (AZ0407019): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. While corrective steps may be in progress, Clearwater Utility Company Inc. currently shows 1 EPA violation unresolved - serving a population of approximately 2,175.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,175
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
12
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
6
Contaminants Flagged
$396K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Clearwater Utility Company Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$99,345
Median Household Income
64,448
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
8%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Clearwater Utility Company Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $99,345 and an estimated 64,448 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Clearwater Utility Company Inc.'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
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

22 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Clearwater Utility Company Inc. compares to EPA limits

Barium 2 mg/L (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,100

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,100 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Clearwater Utility Company Inc. (EPA ID: AZ0407019) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 2,175 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 85338 in Goodyear.

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: 10 resolved, 1 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
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
December 16, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 7, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
June 6, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
February 15, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Barium Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 Yes
Barium Inorganic 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

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.

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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 Clearwater Utility Company Inc. (AZ0407019) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clearwater Utility Company Inc. 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 Clearwater Utility Company Inc. serve?

Clearwater Utility Company Inc. serves approximately 2,175 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Clearwater Utility Company Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Clearwater Utility Company Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Barium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Clearwater Utility Company Inc. serve?
Clearwater Utility Company Inc. serves approximately 2,175 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Clearwater Utility Company Inc.'s water source?
Clearwater Utility Company Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Clearwater Utility Company Inc.'s service area?
The Clearwater Utility Company Inc. service area has a median household income of $99,345. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Clearwater Utility Company Inc. get its water?
Clearwater Utility Company Inc.'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Clearwater Utility Company Inc. (AZ): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0407019/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Clearwater Utility Company Inc. (EPA ID: AZ0407019) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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