Historical Compliance Records AZ 19 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company

EPA ID: AZ0414080 ยท 632 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company (AZ0414080): 19 past health-based violations, since resolved. Past issues aside, Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company cleared all 37 violations and is compliant today, supplying 632 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

632
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
37
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$190K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,358
Median Household Income
53,149
Service Area Population
68%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $68,358 and an estimated 53,149 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company'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
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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company compares to EPA limits

Combined Radium 23 pCi/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 5 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Combined Radium at 23 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 5 pCi/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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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 $9,495

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$12,250
10 years
$24,500
20 years
$49,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $24,500 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

Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company (EPA ID: AZ0414080) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 632 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 85365 in Yuma.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 37 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 18 resolved, 19 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
January 1, 2026 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
June 28, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 28, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
February 20, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
November 9, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
April 29, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Combined Radium Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium Radionuclides 23 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 9 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company (AZ0414080) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company; its 37 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company serve?

Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company serves approximately 632 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Combined Radium, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment 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 Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company serve?
Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company serves approximately 632 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company's water source?
Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company's service area?
The Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company service area has a median household income of $68,358. EPA EJScreen data classifies 68% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company get its water?
Cs Tierra Mesa Estates Water Company'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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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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