Water System Report AZ

Pinetop Water Community Facilities District

EPA ID: AZ0409021 · 3,250 people served · 2 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Pinetop Water Community Facilities District delivers safe water to 3,250 residents.

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

3,250
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$316K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 4 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pinetop Water Community Facilities District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,886
Median Household Income
12,024
Service Area Population
84%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pinetop Water Community Facilities District serves a community with a median household income of $60,886 and an estimated 12,024 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% 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?

Groundwater

Pinetop Water Community Facilities District'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 11% of homes in Navajo 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

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arizona

Saguaro Water Company
3,243 people
0 violations
City of Willcox
3,236 people
B 21 violations
C 4 violations
City of Williams
3,145 people
B 29 violations
B 13 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $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

Pinetop Water Community Facilities District (EPA ID: AZ0409021) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 3,250 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Pinetop Water Community Facilities District (AZ0409021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pinetop Water Community Facilities District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Pinetop Water Community Facilities District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Pinetop Water Community Facilities District serve?

Pinetop Water Community Facilities District serves approximately 3,250 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Pinetop Water Community Facilities District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
849
Unknown Material
454
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,250
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

Should I use a water filter?
Pinetop Water Community Facilities District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pinetop Water Community Facilities District serve?
Pinetop Water Community Facilities District serves approximately 3,250 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Pinetop Water Community Facilities District's water source?
Pinetop Water Community Facilities District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pinetop Water Community Facilities District's service area?
The Pinetop Water Community Facilities District service area has a median household income of $60,886. EPA EJScreen data classifies 84% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pinetop Water Community Facilities District get its water?
Pinetop Water Community Facilities District'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.
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