Current Noncompliance AZ

Mesaland Water Company

EPA ID: AZ0410074 ยท 294 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mesaland Water Company (AZ0410074): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Mesaland Water Company has 1 violation still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 294 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

294
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0079 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$389K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,915
Median Household Income
34,608
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mesaland Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $76,915 and an estimated 34,608 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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

Mesaland 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mesaland Water Company compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper 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. 3 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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $2,700 (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

Mesaland Water Company (EPA ID: AZ0410074) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 294 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 85704 in Tucson.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
March 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 25, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0079 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 Mesaland Water Company (AZ0410074) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mesaland Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Mesaland Water Company serve?

Mesaland Water Company serves approximately 294 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Mesaland Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mesaland Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Mesaland Water Company serve?
Mesaland Water Company serves approximately 294 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mesaland Water Company's water source?
Mesaland Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mesaland Water Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0079 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mesaland Water Company's service area?
The Mesaland Water Company service area has a median household income of $76,915. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mesaland Water Company get its water?
Mesaland 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mesaland Water Company (AZ): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0410074/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Mesaland Water Company (EPA ID: AZ0410074) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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