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Non-Transient Non-Community Water System · PWS AZ0413187

Chino Valley School - del Rio

Chino Valley, Arizona 86323 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 800 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

800
People served
84
EPA violations
4
Health-based
1 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 84 drinking-water violations at Chino Valley School - del Rio, 5% of them health-based - below the Arizona per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound.

84
Total EPA violations on record
5%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
800
People served by this system
1
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Chino Valley School - del Rio

Chino Valley School - del Rio is a private-owned non-transient non-community water system that delivers drinking water to 800 residents in Chino Valley, Arizona (Yavapai County) through 10 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 84 total violations for this system , of which 4 (5%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 73 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 Coliform (TCR), recorded in 8 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 3 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Arizona, EPA tracks 1,493 public water systems serving 7,322,166 people, with 228,944 cumulative violations and 15,663 health-based violations on record. About 98% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 153.3 violations. Statewide, 145 of 152 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (95.4%).

Chino Valley School - del Rio's 84 violations sit below the Arizona average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
800
Total Violations
84
Health-Based Violations
4
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Non-Transient Non-Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
10
County
Yavapai
School/Daycare
Yes
MCL Violations
1
Monitoring Violations
73
Treatment Tech Violations
3

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MR 8 2001
Nitrate MR 5 2001
Lead and Copper Rule MR 3 2017
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS RPT 3 2024
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TT 3 2024
Styrene MR 2 2002
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 2 2002
Public Notice Other 2 2024
Xylenes, Total MR 1 1998
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 1 1998
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 1 1998
Coliform (TCR) MCL 1 2001
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 1 1998
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 1 1998
Carbon tetrachloride MR 1 1998
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 1 1998
CHLOROBENZENE MR 1 1998
Benzene MR 1 1998
Toluene MR 1 1998
Ethylbenzene MR 1 1998
Methoxychlor MR 1 1998
Endrin MR 1 1998
BHC-GAMMA MR 1 1998
Toxaphene MR 1 1998
Endothall MR 1 1998
Glyphosate MR 1 1998
Simazine MR 1 1998
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 1 1998
Picloram MR 1 1998
Dinoseb MR 1 1998

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 1 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
8:2 FTS 8/27/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/27/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/27/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/27/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/27/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/27/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/27/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/27/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/27/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/27/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/27/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/27/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/27/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/27/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/27/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/27/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/27/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/27/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/27/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/27/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/27/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/27/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/27/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/27/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/27/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/29/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/29/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/29/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/29/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 10/16/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 10/16/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 10/16/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 10/16/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 10/16/2024 3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFMPA 10/16/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 10/16/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 10/16/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 10/16/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 10/16/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 10/16/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 10/16/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 10/16/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 10/16/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 10/16/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 10/16/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 10/16/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 10/16/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 10/16/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 10/16/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 10/16/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected

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 Chino Valley School - del Rio.

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 AZ0413187 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Arizona Drinking Water Authority

Arizona DEQ, Drinking Water Program is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Chino Valley School - del Rio under EPA-delegated authority.

Open AZ regulator portal

Source: Arizona DEQ, Drinking Water Program

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 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS RPT 3 SDWIS / AZ0413187 / 5200
2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TT 3 SDWIS / AZ0413187 / 5200
2024 Public Notice Other 2 SDWIS / AZ0413187 / 7500
2017 Lead and Copper Rule MR 3 SDWIS / AZ0413187 / 5000
2002 Styrene MR 2 SDWIS / AZ0413187 / 2996
2002 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 2 SDWIS / AZ0413187 / 2380
2001 Coliform (TCR) MR 8 SDWIS / AZ0413187 / 3100
2001 Nitrate MR 5 SDWIS / AZ0413187 / 1040
2001 Coliform (TCR) MCL 1 SDWIS / AZ0413187 / 3100
1998 Xylenes, Total MR 1 SDWIS / AZ0413187 / 2955
1998 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 1 SDWIS / AZ0413187 / 2964
1998 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 1 SDWIS / AZ0413187 / 2968
1998 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 1 SDWIS / AZ0413187 / 2979
1998 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 1 SDWIS / AZ0413187 / 2981
1998 Carbon tetrachloride MR 1 SDWIS / AZ0413187 / 2982

How Chino Valley School - del Rio Compares

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

Metric Chino Valley School - del Rio Arizona avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 84 153.3 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 4 10.5 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 95.4% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 800 4,904 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 1,493 regulated public water systems in Arizona.

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 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chino Valley School - del Rio water safe to drink?
Chino Valley School - del Rio (PWS ID: AZ0413187) has 84 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 800 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Chino Valley School - del Rio serve?
Chino Valley School - del Rio serves 800 people in Chino Valley, Arizona. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 10 service connections.
What type of violations does Chino Valley School - del Rio have?
Chino Valley School - del Rio has 84 total violations: 4 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 73 monitoring/reporting violations, and 3 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Chino Valley School - del Rio water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in Chino Valley School - del Rio's water supply: PFPeA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Chino Valley School - del Rio use?
Chino Valley School - del Rio uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Non-Transient Non-Community Water System, serving the same people for at least 6 months per year.
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.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.