Water System Report AZ

Winterhaven Water Development

EPA ID: AZ0410119 ยท 685 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Winterhaven Water Development (AZ0410119): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Winterhaven Water Development's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 685 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

685
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$301K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Winterhaven Water Development Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$47,009
Median Household Income
33,447
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Winterhaven Water Development serves a community with a median household income of $47,009 and an estimated 33,447 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% 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

Winterhaven Water Development'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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 94% 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. 1 detection 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:

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 $2,700 (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

Winterhaven Water Development (EPA ID: AZ0410119) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 685 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 85716 in Tucson.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

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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 Winterhaven Water Development (AZ0410119) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winterhaven Water Development water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Winterhaven Water Development 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 Winterhaven Water Development serve?

Winterhaven Water Development serves approximately 685 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Winterhaven Water Development get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Winterhaven Water Development meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Winterhaven Water Development serve?
Winterhaven Water Development serves approximately 685 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Winterhaven Water Development's water source?
Winterhaven Water Development draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Winterhaven Water Development's service area?
The Winterhaven Water Development service area has a median household income of $47,009. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Winterhaven Water Development get its water?
Winterhaven Water Development'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.). Winterhaven Water Development Water Quality Report, AZ. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0410119/
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