Current Noncompliance AZ

La Cholla Airpark

EPA ID: AZ0420597 ยท 250 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for La Cholla Airpark (AZ0420597): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. EPA compliance records for La Cholla Airpark show 1 unresolved violation - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 250 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

250
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$453K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for La Cholla Airpark Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$109,368
Median Household Income
18,231
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
8%
Pre-1986 Housing

The La Cholla Airpark serves a community with a median household income of $109,368 and an estimated 18,231 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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

La Cholla Airpark'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
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 50% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How La Cholla Airpark compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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7 violations
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Far Horizons Mhp
258 people
0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,300 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

La Cholla Airpark (EPA ID: AZ0420597) is a community water system in Arizona that serves approximately 250 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 85755 in Tucson.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 24, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 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 La Cholla Airpark (AZ0420597) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Cholla Airpark water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does La Cholla Airpark serve?

La Cholla Airpark serves approximately 250 people across 1 ZIP code in Arizona.

Where does La Cholla Airpark get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in La Cholla Airpark's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. 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 La Cholla Airpark serve?
La Cholla Airpark serves approximately 250 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is La Cholla Airpark's water source?
La Cholla Airpark draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of La Cholla Airpark's service area?
The La Cholla Airpark service area has a median household income of $109,368. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does La Cholla Airpark get its water?
La Cholla Airpark'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). La Cholla Airpark (AZ): 8 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/az0420597/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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