Mingus Mountain Academy
EPA ID: AZ0413281 · 130 people served · 3 ZIP codes
With a five-year violation-free history, Mingus Mountain Academy delivers safe water to 130 residents.
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 6 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mingus Mountain Academy Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mingus Mountain Academy serves a community with a median household income of $81,750 and an estimated 49,288 residents across its service area.
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?
Mingus Mountain Academy'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
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Mingus Mountain Academy (EPA ID: AZ0413281) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 130 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.
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
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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 Mingus Mountain Academy (AZ0413281) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mingus Mountain Academy water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Mingus Mountain Academy has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Mingus Mountain Academy serve?
Mingus Mountain Academy serves approximately 130 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arizona.
Where does Mingus Mountain Academy get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.