Water System Report AZ

Saguaro Water Company

EPA ID: AZ0410177 · 3,243 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Saguaro Water Company has stayed completely violation-free for its 3,243 residents.

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

3,243
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$282K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 6 (2022) to 9 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,070
Median Household Income
107,398
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
53th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Saguaro Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $84,070 and an estimated 107,398 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 47% 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

Saguaro 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cochise 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

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 46% 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. 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arizona

City of Willcox
3,236 people
B 21 violations
C 4 violations
City of Williams
3,145 people
B 29 violations
Desert Foothills
3,091 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $525
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $375
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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 $2,800 (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

Saguaro Water Company (EPA ID: AZ0410177) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 3,243 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Saguaro Water Company (AZ0410177) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saguaro Water Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Saguaro Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Saguaro Water Company serve?

Saguaro Water Company serves approximately 3,243 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Saguaro Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
36
Unknown Material
1,294
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,243
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

Should I use a water filter?
Saguaro Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Saguaro Water Company serve?
Saguaro Water Company serves approximately 3,243 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Saguaro Water Company's water source?
Saguaro Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Saguaro Water Company's service area?
The Saguaro Water Company service area has a median household income of $84,070. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Saguaro Water Company get its water?
Saguaro 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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