Historical Compliance Records AZ

Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental

EPA ID: AZ0410049 ยท 5,592 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental (AZ0410049): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental's record shows 1 remedied violation - all cleared, currently compliant, 5,592 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,592
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$273K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,266
Median Household Income
57,002
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental serves a community with a median household income of $65,266 and an estimated 57,002 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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

Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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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5,590 people
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Epcor- Rio Verde
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $200
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental (EPA ID: AZ0410049) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 5,592 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
August 1, 2024 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 1 No

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 $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 Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental (AZ0410049) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental serve?

Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental serves approximately 5,592 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental 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
174

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

What contaminants are in Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental's water?
Detected contaminants include Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental serve?
Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental serves approximately 5,592 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental's water source?
Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental's service area?
The Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental service area has a median household income of $65,266. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental get its water?
Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental'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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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

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Gw Farmers Water Company - Continental (EPA ID: AZ0410049) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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