Current Health-Based Noncompliance AZ 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Siete Casas Joint Venture

EPA ID: AZ0410242 ยท 25 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Siete Casas Joint Venture (AZ0410242): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. With 1 unresolved EPA violation, Siete Casas Joint Venture is currently out of full compliance - approximately 25 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

25
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00028 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$269K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Siete Casas Joint Venture Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,812
Median Household Income
33,332
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Siete Casas Joint Venture serves a community with a median household income of $71,812 and an estimated 33,332 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Siete Casas Joint Venture'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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Siete Casas Joint Venture compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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.

Consumer Confidence Report 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. 4 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds 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 โ†’

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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 $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,800 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Siete Casas Joint Venture (EPA ID: AZ0410242) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 25 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 85741 in Tucson.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
August 22, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 2, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00028 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 Siete Casas Joint Venture (AZ0410242) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Siete Casas Joint Venture water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Siete Casas Joint Venture. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Siete Casas Joint Venture serve?

Siete Casas Joint Venture serves approximately 25 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Siete Casas Joint Venture get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Siete Casas Joint Venture's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Siete Casas Joint Venture serve?
Siete Casas Joint Venture serves approximately 25 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Siete Casas Joint Venture's water source?
Siete Casas Joint Venture draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Siete Casas Joint Venture's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00028 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Siete Casas Joint Venture's service area?
The Siete Casas Joint Venture service area has a median household income of $71,812. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Siete Casas Joint Venture get its water?
Siete Casas Joint Venture'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.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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