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Is Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes, AZ Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Graded A-, with 6 unresolved violations on record. See what was cited — and what it means for your tap. What to do next ↓

3K residents served 1 water system PWSID: 090400092
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
Violations
6 active
Last Updated
May 2026
Source
Groundwater
#85 of 292 in Arizona Top 35% nationally
Native American
Moderate data confidence
Reviewed by WaterVerge Editorial Team · Last updated May 2026
A-GRADE
Water Quality Grade
85.1/100
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A- 85.1/100

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes, AZ — Water Quality Report

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's drinking water received a grade of A- (85.1 out of 100), indicating good water quality. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 2,603 residents using groundwater.

Lead levels were measured at 1.6 ppb (90th percentile), well within EPA limits. This system has not yet been tested for PFAS under the EPA UCMR 5 program.

The system has 50 violations on record, including 10 health-based violations. 6 remain unresolved.

Data last updated: May 2026 · Source: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5
Analysis

What to know about Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's water

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes ranks #85 out of 292 cities in Arizona for water quality, placing it mid-range in the state.

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes relies on groundwater, which is generally less vulnerable to surface contamination but can be affected by naturally occurring minerals like arsenic and nitrate, as well as agricultural and industrial runoff.

As a small community water system, Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes may have fewer resources for advanced treatment technologies and infrastructure upgrades compared to larger utilities.

Quality Breakdown

Water quality score

See methodology →
85.1 out of 100 Grade A-
A: 90-100
B: 74-89
C: 60-73
F: <50
How is this calculated?
Violations
35.1/45
B
Historical violation record including health-based and monitoring violations.
Lead & Copper
20/20
A
Lead at 1.6 ppb (90th percentile).
Contaminants
17/20
B
PFAS + legacy contaminant analysis.
Compliance
8/10
B
Monitoring and reporting compliance with EPA regulations.
Source Risk
5/5
A
Water source: Groundwater.
Water Safety

Is Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes, AZ water safe to drink?

Concerns Identified

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's drinking water has significant quality concerns based on EPA testing data. With a grade of A- (85.1/100), the system has issues across multiple categories. A water filter is recommended for all residents. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 2,603 residents using groundwater (wells).

6
Active Violations
1.6 ppb
Lead (90th %ile)
7 events
Disaster History

Recent water quality updates for Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes

A timeline of significant water quality events, violations, and data updates.

Update
Water quality data updated

Latest EPA compliance and testing data incorporated into Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's water quality assessment. Grade: A- (85.1/100).

Violation
1 drinking water violation recorded

1 health-based. Contaminants: LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS.

Violation
1 drinking water violation recorded

Contaminants: Lead and Copper Rule.

Violation
1 drinking water violation recorded

Contaminants: Nitrate.

Disaster
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION

Federal disaster declaration (FEMA DR-3241). Hurricane event — may have impacted local water infrastructure.

Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING

Federal disaster declaration (FEMA DR-977). Flood event — may have impacted local water infrastructure.

Key contaminant findings

Based on the most recent EPA sampling data for Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's water supply.

Lead Within Limits
Detected: 1.6 ppb Limit: 15 ppb (EPA Action Level)

Well within EPA limits.

Violation history

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's water system has 50 total violations on record, including 10 health-based violations. 6 remain unresolved. 3 violations were issued in the last 5 years.

TTMRMCLOther
Most recent violations:
Oct 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Open
Aug 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Open
Jan 2023 Nitrate Resolved
Jul 2009 Coliform (TCR) Resolved
Aug 2007 Coliform (TCR) Resolved

Flood & environmental risk

Pinal County has experienced 7 federally declared disasters since 1966. Flooding and severe storms can overwhelm water treatment plants, cause sewage overflows, and introduce agricultural runoff, bacteria, and sediment into drinking water supplies.

HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Hurricane FEMA DR-3241
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING
Flood FEMA DR-977
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Flood FEMA DR-884

Where does Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's water come from?

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's drinking water comes from groundwater (wells), supplied by 1 water system serving approximately 2,603 people. Groundwater is generally less susceptible to surface contamination but can contain naturally occurring contaminants like arsenic, radon, and nitrate.

What Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes residents can do

Install a water filter

Recommended: NSF-certified water filter. This addresses the specific contaminants found in Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's water.

Request your utility's CCR

Your water utility is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) with detailed testing results. Ask for the latest copy or check your utility's website.

Monitor alerts during storms

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's area has a history of flooding. After severe weather, watch for boil water advisories from your local utility.

Data: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5 (PFAS), FEMA, NOAA. Last updated May 2026.

Contaminant Alerts

Top contaminants to know

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Lead (90th percentile)
Inorganic / Heavy Metal
Safe
1.6 ppb
EPA Action Level: 15 ppb · 11% of limit
Safe Level
Compliance Record

Violation summary

50
Total violations
10
Health-based
6
Active / unresolved
Oct 2024
Most recent violation
Compliance Record

Violations & advisories

50 Total
6 Active
10 Health-based
44 Resolved
Violations by category
Total Coliform Rule
20
Inorganic Chemicals
13
Nitrate Rule
6
Lead and Copper Rule
3
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
2
Oct 2024 Active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
Treatment Technique
Health-Based Health 0
Aug 2023 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Jul 2001 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Jul 1996 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Jan 1996 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Active
Compliance Violation
Monitoring 0
Jan 2023 Resolved
Nitrate
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Mar 2023
Jul 2009 Resolved
Coliform (TCR)
Max Contaminant Level
Health-Based Health Resolved Jul 2009
Aug 2007 Resolved
Coliform (TCR)
Max Contaminant Level
Health-Based Health Resolved Aug 2007
Jan 2006 Resolved
Nitrate
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2006
Jan 2005 Resolved
Nitrate
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2005
Jun 2004 Resolved
Coliform (TCR)
Max Contaminant Level
Health-Based Health Resolved Jun 2004
Jan 2003 Resolved
Nitrate
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2003
Jan 2002 Resolved
Nitrate
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2002
Mar 2001 Resolved
Coliform (TCR)
Max Contaminant Level
Health-Based Health Resolved Mar 2001
Jan 2001 Resolved
Mercury
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2001
Jan 2001 Resolved
BHC-GAMMA
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2001
Jan 2001 Resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2001
Jan 2001 Resolved
Xylenes, Total
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2001
Jan 2001 Resolved
Nitrate
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2001
Showing 20 of 50 violations
Environmental Risk

Flood & disaster history

7
Declared disasters
Sep 2005
Most recent
Flood
Most common type

Pinal County has experienced 7 federally declared disasters since 1966. Flooding and severe weather can compromise water treatment infrastructure and introduce contaminants into drinking water supplies.

Sep 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Hurricane FEMA #3241
Jan 1993
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING
Flood FEMA #977
Dec 1990
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Flood FEMA #884
Oct 1983
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Flood FEMA #691
Nov 1977
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Flood FEMA #540
Jul 1972
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Flood FEMA #343

Full contaminants report

Contaminant Detected Level EPA Limit Unit Category Status
Lead (90th percentile) 1.6 15 ppb Inorganic Safe
Data source: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, local utility CCR.

Lead level trend (90th percentile)

EPA action level: 15 ppb
Lead has decreased by 3.4 ppb from 1999 (5.0 ppb) to 2025 (1.6 ppb).
Contaminant Rankings

See how Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes compares by contaminant

Explore where Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes ranks among all Arizona cities for specific contaminants.

Infrastructure

Water source & infrastructure

Primary Source
Groundwater
Operator
Native American
Population Served
2,603
Water Systems
1
Water Source

Where Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's water comes from

Groundwater

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's drinking water is drawn from underground aquifers through wells.

Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil layers, generally requiring less treatment than surface water. However, it can contain naturally occurring contaminants like arsenic, radon, and minerals.

Agricultural activity, septic systems, and industrial operations near well fields can introduce nitrates, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds.

The system is operated by native american ownership and serves approximately 2,603 people through 1 water system.

Infrastructure

Water systems serving Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes

System Name PWSID Population Source
GRIC DPW Casa Blanca_Bapchule 090400092 2,603 GW
Regional Comparison

How Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes compares

Full Arizona rankings →

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's score of 85.1/100 is above the average of 42/100 among major Arizona cities. It outscores 10 of 10 nearby cities.

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes (this city)
85.1
Phoenix
37.5
Tucson
38.1
Mesa
40.6
Chandler
40.5
Gilbert
34.8
Arizona avg
42
City Profile

About Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes, AZ

Wikipedia →

Sacaton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. The population was 3,254 at the 2020 census. It is the capital of the Gila River Indian Community.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes, AZ tap water safe to drink?

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's water quality earned a grade of A- (85.1/100). The water generally meets EPA standards and is considered safe for consumption. The city ranks #85 out of 292 cities tested in Arizona.

What contaminants are in Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's water?

Lead was measured at 1.6 ppb (90th percentile). 50 violations are on record.

How is Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's water quality grade calculated?

The grade is based on four factors: violation history (40%), lead and copper levels (25%), PFAS contamination (25%), and regulatory compliance (10%). The score is also adjusted based on how complete the available data is. See our methodology page for full details.

Do I need a water filter in Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes?

Based on current data, basic filtration should suffice for additional peace of mind.

Where does Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's water come from?

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's water is sourced from Groundwater. The city has 1 water system serving approximately 2,603 residents.

What health violations has Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's water system had?

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes has 10 health-based violations on record. The most recent violation was recorded in October 2024. Health-based violations mean the water exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for a regulated substance. 6 violations remain unresolved.

Is Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's groundwater at risk of contamination?

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes uses groundwater, which can be affected by naturally occurring contaminants like arsenic, radon, and nitrate, as well as agricultural runoff and industrial activity. The system has 50 violations on record that may relate to groundwater quality. Groundwater systems are generally less susceptible to surface contamination but should be monitored for emerging contaminants like PFAS.

How does Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's water compare to other cities?

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes ranks #85 out of 292 cities in Arizona (better than 71% of state cities) and #5499 out of 15744 cities nationally (65th percentile). The grade of A- reflects the combined assessment of violation history, lead and copper levels, PFAS contamination, and regulatory compliance.

Does Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's small water system affect quality?

Casa Blanca,Bapchule,Wet Camp,Sacate,Wes's system serves approximately 2,603 residents. Small community water systems (under 3,300 people) may have fewer financial resources for infrastructure upgrades and advanced treatment technologies. However, they are held to the same EPA drinking water standards as larger systems. This system has 50 violations on record.