Monitoring Violations AZ

Quartzsite Town of

EPA ID: AZ0415346 · 2,761 people served · 3 ZIP codes

A total of 11 EPA violations spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Quartzsite Town of's record — every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 2,761 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.

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

C · 64
Avg Safety Score
2,761
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0099 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged
$126K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Quartzsite Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$43,026
Median Household Income
11,427
Service Area Population
88%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Quartzsite Town of serves a community with a median household income of $43,026 and an estimated 11,427 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% 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

Quartzsite Town of'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
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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Quartzsite Town of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP 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.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,000
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Quartzsite Town of (EPA ID: AZ0415346) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 2,761 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (64/100)

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

Violation History

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

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved

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 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 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
85346 0.0099 mg/L No N/A
85359 0.0099 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Quartzsite Town of (AZ0415346) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quartzsite Town of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Quartzsite Town of serve?

Quartzsite Town of serves approximately 2,761 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arizona.

Where does Quartzsite Town of 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
229
Galvanized — Replacement Required
9
Unknown Material
743
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,761
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 Quartzsite Town of safe to drink?
Quartzsite Town of has a C safety grade based on 11 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Quartzsite Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Total Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Quartzsite Town of serve?
Quartzsite Town of serves approximately 2,761 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Quartzsite Town of's water source?
Quartzsite Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Quartzsite Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0099 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Quartzsite Town of's service area?
The Quartzsite Town of service area has a median household income of $43,026. EPA EJScreen data classifies 88% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Quartzsite Town of get its water?
Quartzsite Town of'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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