ADEQ Notice of Violation

On April 3, 2025, we received a notice of violation by ADEQ and are required to fix all violation within 60 days.  The violations are listed below and the full report can be viewed under Forms & Reports.  Dave Owens will be working with the Water Operator to resolve the violations.

A.A.C. R18-4-215(F)
Failure to test a backflow prevention assembly at least annually or as directed by ADEQ. The backflow prevention assembly located at the wellhead has not been tested on an annual basis.

40 CFR § 141.86(d)(1)(ii)(B) / A.A.C. R18-4-111
Failure of a small water system to perform initial tap sampling by monitoring during each six-month monitoring period until the system meets the lead and copper action levels during two consecutive six-month monitoring periods. To date, the system has not completed the proper initial sampling requirements for lead and copper monitoring. L&C sampling was completed Fall 2024, however, only 5/10 of the required samples were taken.

A.A.C. R18-4-203
Failure of a water supplier to maintain and keep in proper operating condition all facilities used in production, treatment, and distribution of the water supply. At the time of the inspection ADEQ determined that the Verde Glen DWID water system was not maintained and kept in proper operating condition due to the following:

1. The well head and the casing were not sealed.
2. The well slab had deterioration around the base.
3. The wellhouse had openings and insulation that was disintegrating.
4. The vent or vent screens on each storage tank were not seen.