Historical Compliance Records AZ 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande

EPA ID: AZ0411076 ยท 1,796 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande (AZ0411076): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Over the past five years, Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande recorded 2 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 1,796 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,796
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$264K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,551
Median Household Income
26,548
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande serves a community with a median household income of $68,551 and an estimated 26,548 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 - Tierra Grande'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

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $450
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,650

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,650 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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 - Tierra Grande (EPA ID: AZ0411076) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 1,796 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes

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.

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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 - Tierra Grande (AZ0411076) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande; 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 - Tierra Grande serve?

Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande serves approximately 1,796 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. 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 - Tierra Grande serve?
Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande serves approximately 1,796 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande's water source?
Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande 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 - Tierra Grande's service area?
The Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande service area has a median household income of $68,551. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande get its water?
Arizona Water Company - Tierra Grande'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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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