Monitoring Violations AZ

Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc.

EPA ID: AZ0408038 · 6,063 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. carries 5 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system — approximately 6,063 people fall within its service area.

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

C · 61
Avg Safety Score
6,063
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
15
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
8
Contaminants Flagged
$172K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$48,499
Median Household Income
72,014
Service Area Population
58%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $48,499 and an estimated 72,014 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

Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc.'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
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 Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. 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.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 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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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $840
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $180
Total Estimated Cost $1,420

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 $1,420 (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

Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. (EPA ID: AZ0408038) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 6,063 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (61/100)

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

Violation History

15 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
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
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
August 2, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 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

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
86413 0.0015 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: 2 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 Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. (AZ0408038) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. water safe to drink?

Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. serve?

Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. serves approximately 6,063 people across 5 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. 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
1,127
Unknown Material
1,360
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 6,063
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 Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. safe to drink?
Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. has a C safety grade based on 15 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Revised Total Coliform 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 Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. serve?
Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. serves approximately 6,063 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc.'s water source?
Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc.'s service area?
The Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. service area has a median household income of $48,499. EPA EJScreen data classifies 58% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. get its water?
Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc.'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Valley Pioneers Water Company Inc. (EPA ID: AZ0408038) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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