Monitoring Violations AZ

Wenden Dwid

EPA ID: AZ0415023 · 360 people served · 1 ZIP code

Despite the 3 historical violations in its record, Wenden Dwid has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 360 residents.

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

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
360
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
1
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wenden Dwid Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$43,325
Median Household Income
415
Service Area Population
88%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wenden Dwid serves a community with a median household income of $43,325 and an estimated 415 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 88% 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

Wenden Dwid'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in La Paz County, Arizona rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Wenden Dwid compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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B 5 violations
0 violations
Tonto Hills Dwid
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C 22 violations
Chloride Dwid
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Wenden Dwid (EPA ID: AZ0415023) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 360 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 85357 in Wenden.

Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

3 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
May 24, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 2, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
85357 0.0006 mg/L No N/A

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.

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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 Wenden Dwid (AZ0415023) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wenden Dwid water safe to drink?

Wenden Dwid has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Wenden Dwid serve?

Wenden Dwid serves approximately 360 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Wenden Dwid 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
0
Unknown Material
244
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 360
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

Is water from Wenden Dwid safe to drink?
Wenden Dwid earns a B safety grade with 3 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Wenden Dwid's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 1 contaminant 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 Wenden Dwid serve?
Wenden Dwid serves approximately 360 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Wenden Dwid's water source?
Wenden Dwid draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wenden Dwid's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Wenden Dwid's service area?
The Wenden Dwid service area has a median household income of $43,325. EPA EJScreen data classifies 88% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wenden Dwid get its water?
Wenden Dwid'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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