Health Violations Found AZ 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Crown King Water Company

EPA ID: AZ0413027 · 203 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal data shows 8 unresolved violations at Crown King Water Company — roughly 203 residents in the service area.

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

B · 77
Avg Safety Score
203
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
28
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0044 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
6
Contaminants Flagged
$439K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Crown King Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Crown King Water Company'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

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 Crown King Water Company compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 18 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper 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

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 $1,500

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 $700 (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

Crown King Water Company (EPA ID: AZ0413027) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 203 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 86343 in Crown King.

Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)

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

Violation History

2 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 8 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 26, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 26, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 20, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
November 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 18 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
86343 0.0044 mg/L No N/A

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 Crown King Water Company (AZ0413027) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crown King Water Company water safe to drink?

Crown King Water Company has recorded 2 health-based violations 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 Crown King Water Company serve?

Crown King Water Company serves approximately 203 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Crown King Water Company 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
6
Unknown Material
91
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 all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 203
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 Crown King Water Company safe to drink?
Crown King Water Company earns a B safety grade with 28 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Crown King Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. 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 Crown King Water Company serve?
Crown King Water Company serves approximately 203 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Crown King Water Company's water source?
Crown King Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Crown King Water Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0044 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
Where does Crown King Water Company get its water?
Crown King Water Company'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

Contact your utility

Crown King Water Company (EPA ID: AZ0413027) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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