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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wellton Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
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.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Wellton Town of compares to EPA limits
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
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
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
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
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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.
- 85356 - Wellton
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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wellton Town of (AZ): 33 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0414022/
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What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
Wellton Town of (EPA ID: AZ0414022) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.