Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District
EPA ID: AZ0407409 · 2,620 people served · 13 ZIP codes
Not yet resolved: 1 EPA violation at Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District, affecting about 2,620 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 31 (2024) to 7 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District serves a community with a median household income of $103,740 and an estimated 433,381 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment 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. 36 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Arizona
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District (EPA ID: AZ0407409) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 2,620 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 13 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (71/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 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 | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
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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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 11 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.
- 85127 — Chandler Heights
- 85142 — Queen Creek
- 85147 — Sacaton
- 85224 — Chandler
- 85225 — Chandler
- 85226 — Chandler
- 85227 — Chandler Heights
- 85244 — Chandler
- 85246 — Chandler
- 85248 — Chandler
- 85249 — Chandler
- 85286 — Chandler
- 85298 — Gilbert
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District (AZ0407409) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District water safe to drink?
Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District serve?
Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District serves approximately 2,620 people across 13 ZIP codes in Arizona.
Where does Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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