Historical Compliance Records AZ

Circle City - City of Surprise

EPA ID: AZ0407112 ยท 815 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Circle City - City of Surprise (AZ0407112): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Past issues aside, Circle City - City of Surprise cleared all 3 violations and is compliant today, supplying 815 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

815
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$329K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Circle City - City of Surprise Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,026
Median Household Income
9,746
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
23%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Circle City - City of Surprise serves a community with a median household income of $65,026 and an estimated 9,746 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Circle City - City of Surprise'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Circle City - City of Surprise compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report 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.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,350

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,350 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Circle City - City of Surprise (EPA ID: AZ0407112) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 815 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based 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 2 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 Circle City - City of Surprise (AZ0407112) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Circle City - City of Surprise water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Circle City - City of Surprise; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Circle City - City of Surprise serve?

Circle City - City of Surprise serves approximately 815 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Circle City - City of Surprise get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Circle City - City of Surprise's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Circle City - City of Surprise serve?
Circle City - City of Surprise serves approximately 815 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Circle City - City of Surprise's water source?
Circle City - City of Surprise draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Circle City - City of Surprise's service area?
The Circle City - City of Surprise service area has a median household income of $65,026. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Circle City - City of Surprise get its water?
Circle City - City of Surprise'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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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