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San Xavier West

PWS ID: 090400035 · Sells, 09 85634

San Xavier West serves 1,511 people in Sells, 09 using Groundwater water sources. It has 45 recorded EPA violations, including 3 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: San Xavier West

San Xavier West is a native american-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 1,511 residents in Sells, 09 through 394 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 45 total violations for this system , of which 3 (7%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 39 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Arsenic, recorded in 3 violations (MR). This system has not yet been sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, so no PFAS detection data is available here.

Across 09, EPA tracks 323 public water systems serving 555,721 people, with 48,296 cumulative violations and 3,354 health-based violations on record. About 97% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 149.5 violations. San Xavier West's 45 violations sit below the 09 average. Statewide, 30 of 41 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (73.2%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
1,511
Total Violations
45
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Native American
Connections
394
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
3
Monitoring Violations
39
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Arsenic MR 3 2024
Coliform (TCR) MCL 3 2004
Nitrate MR 3 2006
Endrin MR 1 2004
BHC-GAMMA MR 1 2004
Dalapon MR 1 2004
Diquat MR 1 2004
Glyphosate MR 1 2004
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 1 2004
Picloram MR 1 2004
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 1 2004
Atrazine MR 1 2004
2,3,7,8-TCDD MR 1 2004
2,4,5-TP MR 1 2004
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 1 2004
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MR 1 2004
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MR 1 2004
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 1 2004
Chlordane MR 1 2004
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR 1 2019
Pentachlorophenol MR 1 2004
Dinoseb MR 1 2004
Heptachlor MR 1 2004
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 1 2004
OXAMYL MR 1 2004
2,4-D MR 1 2004
Asbestos MR 1 2004
Toxaphene MR 1 2004
Methoxychlor MR 1 2004
Benzo(a)pyrene MR 1 2004

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for San Xavier West.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID 090400035 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

09 Drinking Water Authority

09's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find 09 regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2024 Arsenic MR 3 SDWIS / 090400035 / 1005
2019 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR 1 SDWIS / 090400035 / 4010
2006 Nitrate MR 3 SDWIS / 090400035 / 1040
2004 Coliform (TCR) MCL 3 SDWIS / 090400035 / 3100
2004 Endrin MR 1 SDWIS / 090400035 / 2005
2004 BHC-GAMMA MR 1 SDWIS / 090400035 / 2010
2004 Dalapon MR 1 SDWIS / 090400035 / 2031
2004 Diquat MR 1 SDWIS / 090400035 / 2032
2004 Glyphosate MR 1 SDWIS / 090400035 / 2034
2004 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 1 SDWIS / 090400035 / 2039
2004 Picloram MR 1 SDWIS / 090400035 / 2040
2004 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 1 SDWIS / 090400035 / 2042
2004 Atrazine MR 1 SDWIS / 090400035 / 2050
2004 2,3,7,8-TCDD MR 1 SDWIS / 090400035 / 2063
2004 2,4,5-TP MR 1 SDWIS / 090400035 / 2110

How San Xavier West Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric San Xavier West 09 avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 45 149.5 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 3 10.4 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 73.2% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 1,511 1,720 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 323 regulated public water systems in 09.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Xavier West water safe to drink?
San Xavier West (PWS ID: 090400035) has 45 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 1,511 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does San Xavier West serve?
San Xavier West serves 1,511 people in Sells, 09. It is a Native American-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 394 service connections.
What type of violations does San Xavier West have?
San Xavier West has 45 total violations: 3 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 39 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in San Xavier West water?
No PFAS testing data is available for San Xavier West under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.
What water source does San Xavier West use?
San Xavier West uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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