Historical Compliance Records AZ

Pinetop Water Community Facilities District

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pinetop Water Community Facilities District (AZ0409021): 8 EPA violations in the last five years. Despite the 8 historical violations in its record, Pinetop Water Community Facilities District has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 3,250 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,250
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.01 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$316K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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.

๐Ÿ’ง 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Detected Contaminants

How Pinetop Water Community Facilities District compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arizona

Saguaro Water Company
3,243 people
1 violation
City of Willcox
3,236 people
B 15 violations
Voyager Water Company
3,209 people
1 violation
City of Williams
3,145 people
27 violations
0 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:

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 $2,400 (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

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 current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 8 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
July 9, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 19, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 5 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.01 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.

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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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Pinetop Water Community Facilities District; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Pinetop Water Community Facilities District's water?
Detected contaminants include Revised Total Coliform Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 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.
Is there lead in Pinetop Water Community Facilities District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.01 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pinetop Water Community Facilities District Water Report, AZ. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0409021/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Pinetop Water Community Facilities District (EPA ID: AZ0409021) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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