Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv2
EPA ID: AZ0413104 · 2,893 people served · 1 ZIP code
With a five-year violation-free history, Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv2 delivers safe water to 2,893 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv2 serves a community with a median household income of $58,250 and an estimated 25,476 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% 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?
Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv2'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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
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
Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv2 (EPA ID: AZ0413104) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 2,893 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 86326 in Cottonwood.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 86326 — Cottonwood
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 Vv2 (AZ0413104) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv2 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv2 serve?
Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv2 serves approximately 2,893 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.
Where does Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv2 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.