Current Noncompliance AZ 15 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Cibola Water Improvement District

EPA ID: AZ0415123 ยท 197 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cibola Water Improvement District (AZ0415123): 5 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Cibola Water Improvement District, 5 violations are listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 197 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

197
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
107
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
9
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cibola Water Improvement District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$53,750
Median Household Income
1,159
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
88%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Cibola Water Improvement District have a median household income of $53,750 and about 1,159 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 88% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Cibola Water Improvement District'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $1,880

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$8,440
10 years
$16,880
20 years
$33,760

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $16,880 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Cibola Water Improvement District (EPA ID: AZ0415123) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 197 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

5 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: 82 resolved, 20 archived, 3 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 1, 2026 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Archived
February 1, 2026 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 31, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 31, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 TTHM Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 15, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
November 13, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2025 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Archived
November 1, 2025 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Archived
November 1, 2025 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 23, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 24 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring & Reporting 20 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 16 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 16 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 10 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 9 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 2 Yes

Health Risk Details

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

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, 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
Below the reporting limit No 2023-12-31

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

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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Cibola Water Improvement District (AZ0415123) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cibola Water Improvement District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 5 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 Cibola Water Improvement District serve?

Cibola Water Improvement District serves approximately 197 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Cibola Water Improvement District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 107 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Cibola Water Improvement District serve? ▼
Cibola Water Improvement District serves approximately 197 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Cibola Water Improvement District's water source? ▼
Cibola Water Improvement District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cibola Water Improvement District's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Cibola Water Improvement District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Cibola Water Improvement District have a median household income of $53,750 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 88% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cibola Water Improvement District get its water? ▼
Cibola Water Improvement District'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cibola Water Improvement District (AZ): 15 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0415123/
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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

Cibola Water Improvement District (EPA ID: AZ0415123) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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