Water System Report AZ

Awc - Valley Vista

EPA ID: AZ0413114 · 1,776 people served · 5 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Awc - Valley Vista has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 1,776 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

1,776
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 15 (2022) to 10 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Awc - Valley Vista Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,652
Median Household Income
17,783
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
52th
Poverty Percentile
56th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Awc - Valley Vista serves a community with a median household income of $72,652 and an estimated 17,783 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% 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

Awc - Valley Vista'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
24th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 6% of homes in Coconino 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 15 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arizona

Epcor - Lakeside
1,775 people
C 11 violations
C 19 violations
0 violations
Town of Huachuca City
1,750 people
B 22 violations
B 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $840
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $240
Total Estimated Cost $1,780

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,780 (one-time) vs. $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

Awc - Valley Vista (EPA ID: AZ0413114) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 1,776 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 4 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Awc - Valley Vista (AZ0413114) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Awc - Valley Vista water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Awc - Valley Vista has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Awc - Valley Vista serve?

Awc - Valley Vista serves approximately 1,776 people across 5 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Awc - Valley Vista 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
364
Unknown Material
463
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,776
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?
Awc - Valley Vista meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Awc - Valley Vista serve?
Awc - Valley Vista serves approximately 1,776 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Awc - Valley Vista's water source?
Awc - Valley Vista draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Awc - Valley Vista's service area?
The Awc - Valley Vista service area has a median household income of $72,652. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Awc - Valley Vista get its water?
Awc - Valley Vista'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.
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