Historical Compliance Records AZ

Spanish Trail Water Company

EPA ID: AZ0410127 ยท 3,822 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Spanish Trail Water Company (AZ0410127): 9 EPA violations in the last five years. Past issues aside, Spanish Trail Water Company cleared all 9 violations and is compliant today, supplying 3,822 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,822
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$346K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$107,290
Median Household Income
97,538
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
27%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Spanish Trail Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $107,290 and an estimated 97,538 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

Spanish Trail 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

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 48% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Spanish Trail Water Company compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP 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.
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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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 $1,600
Water Filtration $500
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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 $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 $3,000 (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

Spanish Trail Water Company (EPA ID: AZ0410127) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 3,822 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 9 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 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
July 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 12, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 2, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 2, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Stage 1 DBP 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 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 Spanish Trail Water Company (AZ0410127) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spanish Trail Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Spanish Trail Water Company; its 9 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Spanish Trail Water Company serve?

Spanish Trail Water Company serves approximately 3,822 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Spanish Trail Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Spanish Trail Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule, 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 5 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 Spanish Trail Water Company serve?
Spanish Trail Water Company serves approximately 3,822 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Spanish Trail Water Company's water source?
Spanish Trail Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Spanish Trail Water Company's service area?
The Spanish Trail Water Company service area has a median household income of $107,290. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Spanish Trail Water Company get its water?
Spanish Trail 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

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Spanish Trail Water Company (EPA ID: AZ0410127) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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