Oak Creek Water District
EPA ID: AZ0413041 · 1,507 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Oak Creek Water District (AZ0413041): 15 past health-based violations, since resolved. Since the flagged events, Oak Creek Water District resolved all 21 violations - compliant today, 1,507 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Oak Creek Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Oak Creek Water District 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Oak Creek Water District'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Oak Creek Water District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Barium at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Arizona
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Oak Creek Water District (EPA ID: AZ0413041) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 1,507 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 86336 in Sedona.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 6, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 5, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 17, 2023 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Barium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Barium | 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 | 15 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | Yes |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | 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.
- 86336 - Sedona
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Oak Creek Water District (AZ0413041) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oak Creek Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Oak Creek Water District; its 21 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Oak Creek Water District serve?
Oak Creek Water District serves approximately 1,507 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.
Where does Oak Creek Water District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oak Creek Water District (AZ): 15 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0413041/
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