Water System Report AZ

Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1

EPA ID: AZ0413060 · 785 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 ha operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 785 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

785
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$294K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,018
Median Household Income
12,885
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 serves a community with a median household income of $59,018 and an estimated 12,885 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?

Groundwater

Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1'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.

Low 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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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

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

Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 (EPA ID: AZ0413060) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 785 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 86322 in Camp Verde.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

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

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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 Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 (AZ0413060) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 serve?

Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 serves approximately 785 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 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
164
Unknown Material
171
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.
Population served: 785
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

Should I use a water filter?
Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 serve?
Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 serves approximately 785 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1's water source?
Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1's service area?
The Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 service area has a median household income of $59,018. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1 get its water?
Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv 1'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.
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