Current Noncompliance AZ

Epcor - Lake Havasu

EPA ID: AZ0408015 ยท 4,788 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Epcor - Lake Havasu (AZ0408015): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Epcor - Lake Havasu shows 1 active EPA violation in the federal database for a service population of approximately 4,788.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,788
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
7
Contaminants Flagged
$314K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Epcor - Lake Havasu Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,228
Median Household Income
20,185
Service Area Population
58%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Epcor - Lake Havasu serves a community with a median household income of $64,228 and an estimated 20,185 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 58% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Epcor - Lake Havasu'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Epcor - Lake Havasu compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Barium 2 mg/L (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP 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. 1 detection recorded.

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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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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 Holbrook
4,833 people
B 18 violations
B 2 violations
Eagar Town of
4,590 people
C 15 violations
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $250
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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 - Lake Havasu (EPA ID: AZ0408015) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 4,788 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 0 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
July 30, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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.

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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 - Lake Havasu (AZ0408015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Epcor - Lake Havasu water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Epcor - Lake Havasu serve?

Epcor - Lake Havasu serves approximately 4,788 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Epcor - Lake Havasu 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
29

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

What contaminants are in Epcor - Lake Havasu's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule, Barium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 - Lake Havasu serve?
Epcor - Lake Havasu serves approximately 4,788 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Epcor - Lake Havasu's water source?
Epcor - Lake Havasu draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Epcor - Lake Havasu's service area?
The Epcor - Lake Havasu service area has a median household income of $64,228. EPA EJScreen data classifies 58% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Epcor - Lake Havasu get its water?
Epcor - Lake Havasu'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 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 - Lake Havasu (AZ): 9 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0408015/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Epcor - Lake Havasu (EPA ID: AZ0408015) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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