Water System Report AZ

Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell

EPA ID: AZ0410159 ยท 706 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell (AZ0410159): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell kept a clean EPA record - five years, no issues, 706 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

706
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$140K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,304
Median Household Income
4,249
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell serves a community with a median household income of $53,304 and an estimated 4,249 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 Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell'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

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% 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

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

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 $1,500 (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

Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell (EPA ID: AZ0410159) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 706 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 85736 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.

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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 Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell (AZ0410159) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell 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 Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell serve?

Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell serves approximately 706 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell serve?
Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell serves approximately 706 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell's water source?
Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell's service area?
The Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell service area has a median household income of $53,304. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell get its water?
Gw Ocotillo Water - Diamond Bell'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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