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Fayette, UT: 71 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$234K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation (0.5% of home value)

Key Facts for Fayette Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 71 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.002 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 60% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 11.39.

Fayette's Water Providers

With 2 utilities splitting service in Fayette, UT, water accountability is distributed across 2 systems on the federal record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Fayette, Utah (population ~570), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 5,209 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Water Sources

Fayette water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
PFOA PFAS 4 1
PFNA PFAS 4 1
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 1
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 1
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
84630 71 0 Gunnison City

All ZIP Codes in Fayette

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Fayette Community Health Snapshot

11.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.6%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.2% ↑
Diabetes 10.4% ↓
Mental Health 18.6% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

What's in Fayette's Water?

PFOA 4 violations
PFAS · EPA limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 4 violations
PFAS · EPA limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Monochloroacetic Acid 4 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Fayette Infrastructure Age

1978
Median Build Year
60%
Built Before 1986
45%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 60% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Plumbing risk in older housing is defined by two eras: the pre-1970 period when lead pipes were commonly used for service lines, and the 1970-to-1986 period when lead solder remained standard in copper plumbing until the federal ban. Fayette's median build year of 1978 lands in a range where both eras are heavily represented in the housing stock. That creates an elevated aggregate environment for plumbing-related lead exposure - one that city-level water quality averages don't capture, because the risk sits inside individual properties rather than in the distribution system.

1978
Median Year Built
60%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
45%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (45%) 1970–1986 (15%) Post-1986 (40%)

Over half of homes in Fayette were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Fayette

In Fayette, property wealth outpaces what documented remediation typically demands - the equity burden lands well within the low tier.

Median Home Value
$234,400
Est. Remediation
$1,200
Remediation as % of home value 0.5%

Remediation costs in Fayette are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 40% below the Utah average.

Fayette: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

60%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.002
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Older interior plumbing shapes the local picture: 60% of Fayette homes predate the federal solder ban, and aggregate sampling either approaches or crosses the action benchmark. That mix makes a single-home draw a standard pre-purchase or pre-occupancy step.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water violations does Fayette have?
Fayette water systems have a total of 71 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Fayette water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Fayette is 0.002 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Fayette?
Fayette is served by 2 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 570 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Fayette?
Estimated remediation costs in Fayette average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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