Health Violations Found AZ 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

West End Water Company - Wittman

EPA ID: AZ0407067 · 1,200 people served · 8 ZIP codes

Looking at the EPA enforcement file for West End Water Company - Wittman, 4 violations are listed as unresolved — those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 1,200 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.

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

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
1,200
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
26
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged
$398K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West End Water Company - Wittman Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$84,722
Median Household Income
213,673
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
23%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West End Water Company - Wittman serves a community with a median household income of $84,722 and an estimated 213,673 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

West End Water Company - Wittman'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

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How West End Water Company - Wittman compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 17 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper 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. 12 detections recorded. 4 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,275
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $300
Water Filtration $38
Total Estimated Cost $2,013

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.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,013 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

West End Water Company - Wittman (EPA ID: AZ0407067) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 1,200 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 3 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. 4 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 11, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
May 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 2, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 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 17 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 6 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
85361 0.0018 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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 6 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for West End Water Company - Wittman (AZ0407067) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West End Water Company - Wittman water safe to drink?

West End Water Company - Wittman 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 West End Water Company - Wittman serve?

West End Water Company - Wittman serves approximately 1,200 people across 8 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does West End Water Company - Wittman 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
230
Unknown Material
154
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.
Population served: 1,200
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 West End Water Company - Wittman safe to drink?
West End Water Company - Wittman earns a B safety grade with 26 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in West End Water Company - Wittman's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment 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 West End Water Company - Wittman serve?
West End Water Company - Wittman serves approximately 1,200 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is West End Water Company - Wittman's water source?
West End Water Company - Wittman draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in West End Water Company - Wittman's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of West End Water Company - Wittman's service area?
The West End Water Company - Wittman service area has a median household income of $84,722. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does West End Water Company - Wittman get its water?
West End Water Company - Wittman'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.

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3

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