Arizona Water Company - Pinetop Lakes
EPA ID: AZ0409018 · 3,513 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Arizona Water Company - Pinetop Lakes (AZ0409018): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Arizona Water Company - Pinetop Lakes recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 3,513 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Arizona Water Company - Pinetop Lakes Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Arizona Water Company - Pinetop Lakes serves a community with a median household income of $64,934 and an estimated 4,744 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 84% 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?
Arizona Water Company - Pinetop Lakes'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Arizona
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
Arizona Water Company - Pinetop Lakes (EPA ID: AZ0409018) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 3,513 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 85935 in Pinetop.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 85935 - Pinetop
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Arizona Water Company - Pinetop Lakes (AZ0409018) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arizona Water Company - Pinetop Lakes water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Arizona Water Company - Pinetop Lakes in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Arizona Water Company - Pinetop Lakes serve?
Arizona Water Company - Pinetop Lakes serves approximately 3,513 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.
Where does Arizona Water Company - Pinetop Lakes 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.
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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Arizona Water Company - Pinetop Lakes Water Report, AZ. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0409018/
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