Health Violations Found AZ 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Kingman Municipal Water

EPA ID: AZ0408020 · 45,000 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Kingman Municipal Water's current EPA file includes 12 unresolved violations — every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 45,000 residents across its service territory.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
45,000
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
28
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00066 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
11
Contaminants Flagged
$165K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kingman Municipal Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$56,293
Median Household Income
72,547
Service Area Population
58%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kingman Municipal Water serves a community with a median household income of $56,293 and an estimated 72,547 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Kingman Municipal Water'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

About 1% of homes in Mohave 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 55% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Kingman Municipal Water compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

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.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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

Metropolitan Dwid
45,570 people
D 218 violations
City of Prescott
42,217 people
D 49 violations
B 0 violations
B 11 violations
City of El Mirage
39,884 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $700
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,250

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,250 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Kingman Municipal Water (EPA ID: AZ0408020) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 45,000 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 12 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Barium Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Barium Monitoring Resolved
March 15, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unresolved
February 20, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 26, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 2, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Barium Monitoring Unresolved
August 2, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Barium Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2326 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 6 No
Barium Inorganic 5 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Contaminant 2326 Other Violation 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
86401 0.00066 mg/L No N/A
86402 0.00066 mg/L No N/A
86409 0.00066 mg/L No N/A

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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kingman Municipal Water (AZ0408020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingman Municipal Water water safe to drink?

Kingman Municipal Water has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Kingman Municipal Water serve?

Kingman Municipal Water serves approximately 45,000 people across 6 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Kingman Municipal Water 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
377

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
11,153
Unknown Material
13,479
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 45,000
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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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 Kingman Municipal Water safe to drink?
Kingman Municipal Water has a C safety grade based on 28 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Kingman Municipal Water's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Revised Total Coliform Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. 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 Kingman Municipal Water serve?
Kingman Municipal Water serves approximately 45,000 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Kingman Municipal Water's water source?
Kingman Municipal Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Kingman Municipal Water's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00066 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Kingman Municipal Water's service area?
The Kingman Municipal Water service area has a median household income of $56,293. EPA EJScreen data classifies 58% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kingman Municipal Water get its water?
Kingman Municipal Water'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Kingman Municipal Water (EPA ID: AZ0408020) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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