Buckskin Artists Community
EPA ID: AZ0409305 · 320 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Buckskin Artists Community (AZ0409305): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Every entry among the 5 violations in EPA records for Buckskin Artists Community has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 320 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Buckskin Artists Community Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Buckskin Artists Community have a median household income of $60,149 and about 3,989 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 84% 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?
Buckskin Artists Community'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
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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
Buckskin Artists Community (EPA ID: AZ0409305) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 320 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 85933 in Overgaard.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 18, 2022 | Antimony, Total | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Antimony, Total | MCL Violation | 1 | Yes |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Mercury (Inorganic) (EPA limit: 0.002 mg/L)
Kidney damage, neurological impairment (long-term exposure above the MCL) At-risk groups: people who drink water above the EPA MCL over many years.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): activated carbon (GAC), coagulation/filtration, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | 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.
- 85933 - Overgaard
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Buckskin Artists Community (AZ0409305) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buckskin Artists Community water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Buckskin Artists Community; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Buckskin Artists Community serve?
Buckskin Artists Community serves approximately 320 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.
Where does Buckskin Artists Community get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Buckskin Artists Community (AZ): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0409305/
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