Water System Report AZ

Vail Water Company

EPA ID: AZ0410041 ยท 17,500 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Vail Water Company (AZ0410041): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Vail Water Company - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 17,500 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

17,500
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$346K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Vail Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,000
Median Household Income
70,879
Service Area Population
53%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
52th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Vail Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $80,000 and an estimated 70,879 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 53% 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

Vail Water Company'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
38th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
36th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 43% 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. 2 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

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17,682 people
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City of Show Low
17,139 people
C 6 violations
Liberty Water Rio Rico
17,960 people
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B 7 violations
Sahuarita Water Company
18,178 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $420
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,220

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 $2,220 (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

Vail Water Company (EPA ID: AZ0410041) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 17,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Vail Water Company (AZ0410041) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vail Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Vail Water Company 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 Vail Water Company serve?

Vail Water Company serves approximately 17,500 people across 5 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Vail Water Company 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.

Samples collected
58

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Vail Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Vail Water Company serve?
Vail Water Company serves approximately 17,500 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Vail Water Company's water source?
Vail Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Vail Water Company's service area?
The Vail Water Company service area has a median household income of $80,000. EPA EJScreen data classifies 53% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Vail Water Company get its water?
Vail Water Company'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Vail Water Company, AZ: Serves 18K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0410041/
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