Health Violations Found AZ 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Cs Harrisburg Utility Company

EPA ID: AZ0415029 · 1,759 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the current EPA monitoring period, Cs Harrisburg Utility Company has 8 violations still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 1,759 residents.

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

C · 65
Avg Safety Score
1,759
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
19
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
9
Contaminants Flagged
$99K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cs Harrisburg Utility Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$57,340
Median Household Income
2,201
Service Area Population
88%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cs Harrisburg Utility Company serves a community with a median household income of $57,340 and an estimated 2,201 residents across its service area.

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

Cs Harrisburg Utility 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.

Elevated 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

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cs Harrisburg Utility Company compares to EPA limits

Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Atrazine 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 $4,930

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,965
10 years
$19,930
20 years
$39,860

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $19,930 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 Harrisburg Utility Company (EPA ID: AZ0415029) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 1,759 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 85348 in Salome.

Average Home Safety Score: C (65/100)

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

Violation History

6 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 8 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 9, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
March 16, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Nickel Health-based Unresolved
November 8, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
September 21, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 5 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 3 Yes
Nickel Inorganic 1 Yes
Lead Inorganic 1 Yes
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Fluoride (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L))

Tooth & bone damage at high levels At-risk groups: children under 8 during tooth development, elderly with compromised bone density, people with kidney disease.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, activated alumina, distillation. Find the right filter →

Lead (EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))

Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
85348 0.0018 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 Cs Harrisburg Utility Company (AZ0415029) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cs Harrisburg Utility Company water safe to drink?

Cs Harrisburg Utility Company has recorded 6 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Cs Harrisburg Utility Company serve?

Cs Harrisburg Utility Company serves approximately 1,759 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does Cs Harrisburg Utility Company 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
523
Unknown Material
156
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 2018-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,759
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 Cs Harrisburg Utility Company safe to drink?
Cs Harrisburg Utility Company has a C safety grade based on 19 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Cs Harrisburg Utility Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Atrazine, Lead, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, 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 Cs Harrisburg Utility Company serve?
Cs Harrisburg Utility Company serves approximately 1,759 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cs Harrisburg Utility Company's water source?
Cs Harrisburg Utility Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cs Harrisburg Utility Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cs Harrisburg Utility Company's service area?
The Cs Harrisburg Utility Company service area has a median household income of $57,340. EPA EJScreen data classifies 88% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cs Harrisburg Utility Company get its water?
Cs Harrisburg Utility 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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Cs Harrisburg Utility Company (EPA ID: AZ0415029) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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