Water System Report AZ

Epcor - Tierra Del Rio

EPA ID: AZ0407532 · 4,868 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Epcor - Tierra Del Rio has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 4,868 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

4,868
People Served
6
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 Epcor - Tierra Del Rio Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$93,915
Median Household Income
203,927
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
23%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Epcor - Tierra Del Rio serves a community with a median household income of $93,915 and an estimated 203,927 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Epcor - Tierra Del Rio'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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% 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.
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Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
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4,590 people
B 12 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,100
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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 $1,900 (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

Epcor - Tierra Del Rio (EPA ID: AZ0407532) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 4,868 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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 Epcor - Tierra Del Rio (AZ0407532) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Epcor - Tierra Del Rio water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Epcor - Tierra Del Rio has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Epcor - Tierra Del Rio serve?

Epcor - Tierra Del Rio serves approximately 4,868 people across 6 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Epcor - Tierra Del Rio 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
58

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
0
Unknown Material
1,760
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,868
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?
Epcor - Tierra Del Rio meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Epcor - Tierra Del Rio serve?
Epcor - Tierra Del Rio serves approximately 4,868 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Epcor - Tierra Del Rio's water source?
Epcor - Tierra Del Rio draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Epcor - Tierra Del Rio's service area?
The Epcor - Tierra Del Rio service area has a median household income of $93,915. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Epcor - Tierra Del Rio get its water?
Epcor - Tierra Del Rio'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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