Water System Report AZ

Arizona Water Company - Superior

EPA ID: AZ0411021 ยท 4,393 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Arizona Water Company - Superior (AZ0411021): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. With a five-year violation-free history, Arizona Water Company - Superior delivers safe water to 4,393 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,393
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$141K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$42,902
Median Household Income
2,534
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Arizona Water Company - Superior serves a community with a median household income of $42,902 and an estimated 2,534 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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 - Superior'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

71 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Arizona Water Company - Superior (EPA ID: AZ0411021) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 4,393 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 85173 in Superior.

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.

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.

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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 - Superior (AZ0411021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arizona Water Company - Superior water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Arizona Water Company - Superior 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 Arizona Water Company - Superior serve?

Arizona Water Company - Superior serves approximately 4,393 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Arizona Water Company - Superior 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.

Samples collected
58

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Arizona Water Company - Superior meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Arizona Water Company - Superior serve?
Arizona Water Company - Superior serves approximately 4,393 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Arizona Water Company - Superior's water source?
Arizona Water Company - Superior 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 - Superior's service area?
The Arizona Water Company - Superior service area has a median household income of $42,902. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Arizona Water Company - Superior get its water?
Arizona Water Company - Superior'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.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Arizona Water Company - Superior Water Quality Report, AZ. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0411021/
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