Water System Report AZ

West End Water Company - Wheat

EPA ID: AZ0407167 · 55 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — West End Water Company - Wheat has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 55.

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

55
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$408K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$93,387
Median Household Income
212,034
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
20%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West End Water Company - Wheat serves a community with a median household income of $93,387 and an estimated 212,034 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

West End Water Company - Wheat'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.

Moderate 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

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

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 $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $343
Water Filtration $43
Total Estimated Cost $1,986

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,986 (one-time) vs. $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 - Wheat (EPA ID: AZ0407167) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 55 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

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 - Wheat (AZ0407167) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on EPA records, West End Water Company - Wheat has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does West End Water Company - Wheat serve?

West End Water Company - Wheat serves approximately 55 people across 7 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does West End Water Company - Wheat 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
9
Unknown Material
12
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: 55
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

Should I use a water filter?
West End Water Company - Wheat meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does West End Water Company - Wheat serve?
West End Water Company - Wheat serves approximately 55 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is West End Water Company - Wheat's water source?
West End Water Company - Wheat draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of West End Water Company - Wheat's service area?
The West End Water Company - Wheat service area has a median household income of $93,387. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does West End Water Company - Wheat get its water?
West End Water Company - Wheat'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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