Current Noncompliance AZ 33 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Wellton Town of

EPA ID: AZ0414022 ยท 3,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wellton Town of (AZ0414022): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Wellton Town of's current EPA file includes 2 unresolved violations - every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 3,000 residents across its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
129
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00052 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
13
Contaminants Flagged
$117K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wellton Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,447
Median Household Income
3,789
Service Area Population
68%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
25%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wellton Town of serves a community with a median household income of $56,447 and an estimated 3,789 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 68% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Wellton Town of's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 50% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Wellton Town of compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 29 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 29 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Fecal Coliform at 24 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead and Copper Rule at 19 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli at 11 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $5,845

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,425
10 years
$20,850
20 years
$41,700

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $20,850 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

Wellton Town of (EPA ID: AZ0414022) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 3,000 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 85356 in Wellton.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 103 resolved, 24 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
February 6, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 6, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
November 23, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 6, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Chlorite Health-based Archived
September 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Chlorite Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 29 Yes
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 24 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 19 No
E. coli Microbiological 11 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 10 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 9 Yes
Barium Inorganic 8 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 5 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)

Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.

Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00052 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wellton Town of (AZ0414022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wellton Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Wellton Town of serve?

Wellton Town of serves approximately 3,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Wellton Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Wellton Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Fecal Coliform, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Wellton Town of serve?
Wellton Town of serves approximately 3,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Wellton Town of's water source?
Wellton Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wellton Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00052 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Wellton Town of's service area?
The Wellton Town of service area has a median household income of $56,447. EPA EJScreen data classifies 68% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wellton Town of get its water?
Wellton Town of's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wellton Town of (AZ): 33 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0414022/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Wellton Town of (EPA ID: AZ0414022) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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