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Valle Verde Water Company - East

EPA ID: AZ0412009 ยท 2,331 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Valle Verde Water Company - East (AZ0412009): 48 EPA violations in the last five years. Five years tracked: Valle Verde Water Company - East had 48 violations, all cleared, 2,331 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,331
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
48
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
25
Contaminants Flagged
$174K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Valle Verde Water Company - East Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$41,309
Median Household Income
21,512
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Valle Verde Water Company - East serves a community with a median household income of $41,309 and an estimated 21,512 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 80% 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

Valle Verde Water Company - East'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Valle Verde Water Company - East compares to EPA limits

PFOA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Monochloroacetic Acid 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Monochloroacetic Acid at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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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 $1,200
Water Filtration $600
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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Valle Verde Water Company - East (EPA ID: AZ0412009) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 2,331 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 85621 in Nogales.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 48 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 48 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 19, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 18, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Bromate 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 2 No
PFOA PFAS 2 No
PFNA PFAS 2 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 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.

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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 Valle Verde Water Company - East (AZ0412009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valle Verde Water Company - East water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Valle Verde Water Company - East; its 48 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Valle Verde Water Company - East serve?

Valle Verde Water Company - East serves approximately 2,331 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Valle Verde Water Company - East get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Valle Verde Water Company - East's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Valle Verde Water Company - East serve?
Valle Verde Water Company - East serves approximately 2,331 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Valle Verde Water Company - East's water source?
Valle Verde Water Company - East draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Valle Verde Water Company - East's service area?
The Valle Verde Water Company - East service area has a median household income of $41,309. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Valle Verde Water Company - East get its water?
Valle Verde Water Company - East'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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1

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3

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