Current Health-Based Noncompliance AZ 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Epcor - Agua Fria

EPA ID: AZ0407695 ยท 127,718 people served ยท 10 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Epcor - Agua Fria (AZ0407695): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Epcor - Agua Fria yields 1 open violation that has not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 127,718 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 61
Avg Safety Score
127,718
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
47
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
32
Contaminants Flagged
$432K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Epcor - Agua Fria Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$104,977
Median Household Income
319,461
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
9%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Epcor - Agua Fria serves a community with a median household income of $104,977 and an estimated 319,461 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Epcor - Agua Fria's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

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

Infrastructure Risk

21 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
45 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 32% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Epcor - Agua Fria compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Lead 2 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead at 2 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 25 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.

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 โ†’

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arizona

B 2 violations
City of Yuma
103,264 people
C 54 violations
City of Avondale
96,130 people
C 4 violations
Queen Creek Town of
95,502 people
D 3 violations
City of Tempe
165,000 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $780
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $270
Water Filtration $240
Total Estimated Cost $1,690

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,690 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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 - Agua Fria (EPA ID: AZ0407695) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 127,718 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (61/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 5 of 10 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

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 19 resolved, 27 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
August 24, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 3, 2021 Stage 1 DBP 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
Barium Inorganic 7 No
Contaminant 2105 Other Violation 6 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 Yes
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 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.

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

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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 Epcor - Agua Fria (AZ0407695) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Epcor - Agua Fria water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Epcor - Agua Fria. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Epcor - Agua Fria serve?

Epcor - Agua Fria serves approximately 127,718 people across 10 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Epcor - Agua Fria get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
870

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Epcor - Agua Fria safe to drink?
Epcor - Agua Fria has a C safety grade based on 47 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Epcor - Agua Fria's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene, Contaminant 2110. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Epcor - Agua Fria serve?
Epcor - Agua Fria serves approximately 127,718 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Epcor - Agua Fria's water source?
Epcor - Agua Fria draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Epcor - Agua Fria's service area?
The Epcor - Agua Fria service area has a median household income of $104,977. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Epcor - Agua Fria get its water?
Epcor - Agua Fria's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Epcor - Agua Fria (AZ): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0407695/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Epcor - Agua Fria (EPA ID: AZ0407695) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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