Historical Compliance Records AZ

Surprise City of - Mountain Vista

EPA ID: AZ0407500 ยท 40,007 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Surprise City of - Mountain Vista (AZ0407500): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Five years tracked: Surprise City of - Mountain Vista had 2 violations, all cleared, 40,007 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 66
Avg Safety Score
40,007
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
1
Contaminants Flagged
$401K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$77,373
Median Household Income
129,457
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
17%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Surprise City of - Mountain Vista serves a community with a median household income of $77,373 and an estimated 129,457 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Surprise City of - Mountain Vista'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
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Surprise City of - Mountain Vista compares to EPA limits

Dichloroacetic Acid 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

Dichloroacetic Acid at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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City of El Mirage
39,884 people
C 18 violations
City of San Luis
39,705 people
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Epcor - Sun City
38,016 people
B 0 violations
City of Prescott
42,217 people
D 38 violations
Oro Valley Water Utility
42,316 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,000
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $250
Total Estimated Cost $1,650

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 $1,650 (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

Surprise City of - Mountain Vista (EPA ID: AZ0407500) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 40,007 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (66/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 6 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 2 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
January 1, 2026 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 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.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Surprise City of - Mountain Vista (AZ0407500) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Surprise City of - Mountain Vista water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Surprise City of - Mountain Vista; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Surprise City of - Mountain Vista serve?

Surprise City of - Mountain Vista serves approximately 40,007 people across 6 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Surprise City of - Mountain Vista get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
232

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Surprise City of - Mountain Vista safe to drink?
Surprise City of - Mountain Vista has a C safety grade based on 2 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Surprise City of - Mountain Vista's water?
Detected contaminants include Dichloroacetic Acid. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Surprise City of - Mountain Vista serve?
Surprise City of - Mountain Vista serves approximately 40,007 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Surprise City of - Mountain Vista's water source?
Surprise City of - Mountain Vista draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Surprise City of - Mountain Vista's service area?
The Surprise City of - Mountain Vista service area has a median household income of $77,373. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Surprise City of - Mountain Vista get its water?
Surprise City of - Mountain Vista'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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Surprise City of - Mountain Vista (EPA ID: AZ0407500) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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