Historical Compliance Records AZ

Cup of Gold Water Company

EPA ID: AZ0413028 ยท 42 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cup of Gold Water Company (AZ0413028): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Water monitoring history for Cup of Gold Water Company includes 1 violation, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 42 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

42
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0036 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$705K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cup of Gold Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,000
Median Household Income
11,223
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cup of Gold Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $65,000 and an estimated 11,223 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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

Cup of Gold 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cup of Gold Water Company compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,500 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Cup of Gold Water Company (EPA ID: AZ0413028) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 42 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 86336 in Sedona.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
August 25, 2023 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0036 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 Cup of Gold Water Company (AZ0413028) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cup of Gold Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cup of Gold Water Company; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Cup of Gold Water Company serve?

Cup of Gold Water Company serves approximately 42 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Cup of Gold Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Cup of Gold Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform. 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 Cup of Gold Water Company serve?
Cup of Gold Water Company serves approximately 42 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cup of Gold Water Company's water source?
Cup of Gold Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cup of Gold Water Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0036 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cup of Gold Water Company's service area?
The Cup of Gold Water Company service area has a median household income of $65,000. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cup of Gold Water Company get its water?
Cup of Gold 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 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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Cup of Gold Water Company (EPA ID: AZ0413028) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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