Health Violations Found AZ 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Liberty Water Lpsco

EPA ID: AZ0407046 · 50,770 people served · 5 ZIP codes

In the five-year tracking period, Liberty Water Lpsco filed 10 violations — each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 50,770 residents.

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

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
50,770
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0025 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
6
Contaminants Flagged
$444K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2022) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Liberty Water Lpsco Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$107,980
Median Household Income
143,408
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
16%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Liberty Water Lpsco serves a community with a median household income of $107,980 and an estimated 143,408 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Liberty Water Lpsco'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

About 1% of homes in Maricopa 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

22 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
44 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 33% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Liberty Water Lpsco compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

E. coli at 3 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.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Contaminant 0700 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. 32 detections recorded. 12 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 8 exceed state limits.

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 →

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arizona

B 11 violations
City of Lake Havasu
54,610 people
C 13 violations
Metropolitan Dwid
45,570 people
D 218 violations
Kingman Municipal Water
45,000 people
C 28 violations
Town of Prescott Valley
57,048 people
B 47 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $720
PFAS Treatment $480
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $240
Total Estimated Cost $1,840

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 $1,840 (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

Liberty Water Lpsco (EPA ID: AZ0407046) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 50,770 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)

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

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. All violations have been resolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 25, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Barium Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
E. coli Microbiological 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
85340 0.0025 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Liberty Water Lpsco (AZ0407046) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liberty Water Lpsco water safe to drink?

Liberty Water Lpsco has recorded 1 health-based violation 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 Liberty Water Lpsco serve?

Liberty Water Lpsco serves approximately 50,770 people across 5 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Liberty Water Lpsco get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
406
Detections
63
Latest sample
4/16/2024
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 54.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 18.9 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFOS 14.1 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFOA 10.2 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFPeA 54.6 ppt
PFHxA 23.2 ppt
PFBA 20.3 ppt

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
1,453
Unknown Material
20,826
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 55,810
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Liberty Water Lpsco safe to drink?
Liberty Water Lpsco earns a B safety grade with 10 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Liberty Water Lpsco's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, E. coli, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform 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 Liberty Water Lpsco serve?
Liberty Water Lpsco serves approximately 50,770 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Liberty Water Lpsco's water source?
Liberty Water Lpsco draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Liberty Water Lpsco's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0025 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Liberty Water Lpsco's service area?
The Liberty Water Lpsco service area has a median household income of $107,980. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Liberty Water Lpsco get its water?
Liberty Water Lpsco'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

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

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