Health Violations Found AZ 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Marana Municipal - Marana

EPA ID: AZ0410150 · 15,162 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Five-year compliance data for Marana Municipal - Marana includes 1 violation the EPA has not yet marked resolved — those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 15,162 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 69
Avg Safety Score
15,162
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 4 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Marana Municipal - Marana Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$97,258
Median Household Income
39,051
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marana Municipal - Marana serves a community with a median household income of $97,258 and an estimated 39,051 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Marana Municipal - Marana'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

About 1% of homes in Pima County, Arizona rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 55% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Marana Municipal - Marana compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 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. 13 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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Us Army Fort Huachuca
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $300
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $2,275

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 $2,275 (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

MARANA MUNICIPAL - MARANA (EPA ID: AZ0410150) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 15,162 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (69/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 1 remains unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 25, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 20, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring 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 5 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 5 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
85654 0.012 mg/L No N/A
85653 0.0014 mg/L No N/A
85658 0.0014 mg/L No N/A

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.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Marana Municipal - Marana (AZ0410150) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marana Municipal - Marana water safe to drink?

Marana Municipal - Marana has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Marana Municipal - Marana serve?

Marana Municipal - Marana serves approximately 15,162 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Marana Municipal - Marana get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
12
Latest sample
8/5/2025
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 20.7 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 20.7 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFOS 17.9 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFOA 6.3 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxA 3.9 ppt
PFPeA 3.4 ppt
PFBS 3.1 ppt

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
398
Unknown Material
5,621
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 15,162
Reported to Arizona

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Marana Municipal - Marana safe to drink?
Marana Municipal - Marana has a C safety grade based on 10 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Marana Municipal - Marana's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment 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 Marana Municipal - Marana serve?
Marana Municipal - Marana serves approximately 15,162 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Marana Municipal - Marana's water source?
Marana Municipal - Marana draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Marana Municipal - Marana's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Marana Municipal - Marana's service area?
The Marana Municipal - Marana service area has a median household income of $97,258. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Marana Municipal - Marana get its water?
Marana Municipal - Marana'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Marana Municipal - Marana (EPA ID: AZ0410150) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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