Black Canyon City Wid
EPA ID: AZ0413051 · 2,437 people served · 7 ZIP codes
The EPA enforcement database lists 5 active violations for Black Canyon City Wid — a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 2,437 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2022) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Black Canyon City Wid Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Black Canyon City Wid serves a community with a median household income of $70,840 and an estimated 67,709 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
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?
Black Canyon City Wid'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Black Canyon City Wid compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 8 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Barium at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP 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.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 28 detections recorded. 8 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Black Canyon City Wid (EPA ID: AZ0413051) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 2,437 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (58/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Barium | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Lead | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Barium | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 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 | 10 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 8 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85324 | 0.012 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
- 85324 — Black Canyon City
- 86301 — Prescott
- 86302 — Prescott
- 86303 — Prescott
- 86304 — Prescott
- 86305 — Prescott
- 86313 — Prescott
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Black Canyon City Wid (AZ0413051) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Canyon City Wid water safe to drink?
Black Canyon City Wid has recorded 5 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 Black Canyon City Wid serve?
Black Canyon City Wid serves approximately 2,437 people across 7 ZIP codes in Arizona.
Where does Black Canyon City Wid 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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