Health Violations Found AZ 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Ash Fork Water Service

EPA ID: AZ0413008 · 2,250 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compliance tracking for Ash Fork Water Service shows 1 pending violation logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 2,250 residents while those findings remain open.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 71
Avg Safety Score
2,250
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged
$187K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ash Fork Water Service Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$43,553
Median Household Income
2,482
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
26%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ash Fork Water Service serves a community with a median household income of $43,553 and an estimated 2,482 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ash Fork Water Service'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Yavapai County, Arizona rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Ash Fork Water Service compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $700 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Ash Fork Water Service (EPA ID: AZ0413008) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 2,250 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 86320 in Ash Fork.

Average Home Safety Score: B (71/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 1 remains unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
March 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 12, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ash Fork Water Service (AZ0413008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ash Fork Water Service water safe to drink?

Ash Fork Water Service has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Ash Fork Water Service serve?

Ash Fork Water Service serves approximately 2,250 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Ash Fork Water Service get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
160
Unknown Material
104
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported some but not all service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,250
Reported to Arizona

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Ash Fork Water Service safe to drink?
Ash Fork Water Service earns a B safety grade with 6 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Ash Fork Water Service's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Revised Total Coliform Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Ash Fork Water Service serve?
Ash Fork Water Service serves approximately 2,250 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ash Fork Water Service's water source?
Ash Fork Water Service draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ash Fork Water Service's service area?
The Ash Fork Water Service service area has a median household income of $43,553. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ash Fork Water Service get its water?
Ash Fork Water Service'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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