Oro Valley Water Countryside
EPA ID: AZ0410175 · 4,534 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Oro Valley Water Countryside (AZ0410175): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Oro Valley Water Countryside - zero violations, five years, 4,534 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Oro Valley Water Countryside Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Oro Valley Water Countryside serves a community with a median household income of $103,439 and an estimated 46,453 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Oro Valley Water Countryside'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 11 detections recorded. 5 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Arizona
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Oro Valley Water Countryside (EPA ID: AZ0410175) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 4,534 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0005 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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 Oro Valley Water Countryside (AZ0410175) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oro Valley Water Countryside water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Oro Valley Water Countryside 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 Oro Valley Water Countryside serve?
Oro Valley Water Countryside serves approximately 4,534 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arizona.
Where does Oro Valley Water Countryside get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oro Valley Water Countryside Water Quality Report, AZ. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0410175/
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