Health Violations Found AZ 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street

EPA ID: AZ0408040 · 3,408 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street carries 4 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system — approximately 3,408 people fall within its service area.

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

B · 72
Avg Safety Score
3,408
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0069 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged
$253K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$66,251
Median Household Income
23,923
Service Area Population
58%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
27%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street serves a community with a median household income of $66,251 and an estimated 23,923 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

Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street'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

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 1009 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.004 mg/L
Intestinal damage, bone damage
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Contaminant 1009 at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.004 mg/L. Intestinal damage, bone damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections 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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Contaminant 1009 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis 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 PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $400
PFAS Treatment $333
Total Estimated Cost $2,733

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 $2,733 (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 - Willow Valley/king Street (EPA ID: AZ0408040) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 3,408 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (72/100)

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. 4 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 1, 2025 Contaminant 1009 Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 23, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
March 1, 2023 Contaminant 1009 Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 1009 Other Violation 5 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

Beryllium (EPA limit: 0.004 mg/L)

Intestinal damage, bone damage At-risk groups: long-term residents, people with gastrointestinal conditions.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, activated alumina, coagulation/filtration. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
86440 0.0069 mg/L No N/A
86446 0.0069 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street (AZ0408040) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street water safe to drink?

Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street 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 Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street serve?

Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street serves approximately 3,408 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street 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
19
Unknown Material
1,671
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: 3,408
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street safe to drink?
Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street earns a B safety grade with 13 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 1009, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Consumer Confidence Report 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 Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street serve?
Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street serves approximately 3,408 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street's water source?
Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0069 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street's service area?
The Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street service area has a median household income of $66,251. EPA EJScreen data classifies 58% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street get its water?
Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street'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

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Epcor - Willow Valley/king Street (EPA ID: AZ0408040) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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