Current Noncompliance AZ 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Bullhead City Mohave

EPA ID: AZ0408032 · 36,330 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bullhead City Mohave (AZ0408032): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Bullhead City Mohave carried 1 violation still marked as unresolved - each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 36,330 people across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D · 50
Avg Safety Score
36,330
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
784
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
76
Contaminants Flagged
$274K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bullhead City Mohave Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$53,113
Median Household Income
58,542
Service Area Population
58%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
26%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bullhead City Mohave serves a community with a median household income of $53,113 and an estimated 58,542 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

Bullhead City Mohave'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

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bullhead City Mohave compares to EPA limits

PFOA 12 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 12 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 8 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Chlorodibromomethane 12 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Mercury 7 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment

What This Means For You

PFOA at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Mercury at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 14 detections recorded. 3 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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Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
PFAS Treatment $567
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,767

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 $2,767 (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

Bullhead City Mohave (EPA ID: AZ0408032) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 36,330 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (50/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 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 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: 779 resolved, 4 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
December 21, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 2, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 9, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 2, 2025 Lead and Copper 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 185 No
Lead Inorganic 19 No
PFOA PFAS 12 No
PFNA PFAS 12 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 12 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 12 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 12 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 12 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 12 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 12 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 12 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 12 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 12 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 12 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 12 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0018 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.

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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 Bullhead City Mohave (AZ0408032) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bullhead City Mohave 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 Bullhead City Mohave serve?

Bullhead City Mohave serves approximately 36,330 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Bullhead City Mohave get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
348
Detections
10
Latest sample
11/4/2025
Highest analyte
PFOS: 7.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 7.3 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxS 7 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFOA 5.3 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFPeA 3.7 ppt
PFBS 3.1 ppt
PFHxA 3 ppt

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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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 Bullhead City Mohave safe to drink?
Bullhead City Mohave has a D safety grade based on 784 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Bullhead City Mohave's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Chlorodibromomethane. 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 Bullhead City Mohave serve?
Bullhead City Mohave serves approximately 36,330 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Bullhead City Mohave's water source?
Bullhead City Mohave draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bullhead City Mohave's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bullhead City Mohave's service area?
The Bullhead City Mohave service area has a median household income of $53,113. EPA EJScreen data classifies 58% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bullhead City Mohave get its water?
Bullhead City Mohave'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.). Bullhead City Mohave (AZ): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0408032/
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