Historical Compliance Records AZ

Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley

EPA ID: AZ0411009 ยท 134,432 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley (AZ0411009): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Even though Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley accumulated 2 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 134,432 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 73
Avg Safety Score
134,432
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$234K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$63,052
Median Household Income
170,444
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley serves a community with a median household income of $63,052 and an estimated 170,444 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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

Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley compares to EPA limits

Barium 1 mg/L (50% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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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 $450
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $125
Total Estimated Cost $2,475

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 $2,475 (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

Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley (EPA ID: AZ0411009) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 134,432 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (73/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 8 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 20, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Barium Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No

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.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$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 Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley (AZ0411009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley serve?

Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley serves approximately 134,432 people across 8 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
580
Detections
28
Latest sample
2/12/2025
Highest analyte
PFBS: 91.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBS 91.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 20.8 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 19.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 18.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHpA 9.4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 6.1 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley safe to drink?
Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley earns a B safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform, Barium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley serve?
Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley serves approximately 134,432 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley's water source?
Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley's service area?
The Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley service area has a median household income of $63,052. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley get its water?
Arizona Water Company - Pinal Valley'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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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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