Desert Foothills
EPA ID: AZ0408137 · 3,091 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Desert Foothills (AZ0408137): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, Desert Foothills has 1 violation listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 3,091 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Desert Foothills Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Desert Foothills have a median household income of $53,113 and about 8,695 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 58% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Desert Foothills's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 5 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Desert Foothills (EPA ID: AZ0408137) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 3,091 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 86429 in Bullhead City.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 19, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 2, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 2, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 20, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 2, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0011 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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.
- 86429 - Bullhead City
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Desert Foothills (AZ0408137) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Desert Foothills 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 Desert Foothills serve?
Desert Foothills serves approximately 3,091 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.
Where does Desert Foothills get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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