Hyde Park, UT: 19 Violations - Home Safety 77/100
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Hyde Park: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Public water monitoring in Hyde Park shows a safety record well above the UT median - health-based violations are isolated exceptions rather than recurring patterns, the city's systems have stayed compliant across recent reporting cycles, and no cluster of recurring exceedances appears in any single service area.
How Hyde Park Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Hyde Park Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 19 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0053 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 38% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 9.55.
Hyde Park's Water Providers
At present, 3 utilities serve the bulk of Hyde Park, UT's residential water connections out of 3 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.
- B
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Hyde Park, Utah (population ~5,468), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 14,443 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.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Hyde Park: B (77/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Hyde Park water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0053 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 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 12 | 1 |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 12 | 1 |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 12 | 1 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84318 | B | 19 | 0 | Hyde Park City Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Hyde Park
- 84318 [B] - 19 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Hyde Park Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Hyde Park's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Hyde Park Infrastructure Age
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Housing age is a practical proxy for plumbing risk because federal standards changed in 1986, when lead solder was banned from new residential construction, and again earlier - before 1970, lead pipes were themselves commonly installed. Hyde Park's median build year of 1995 sits in the range where both pre- and post-1986 homes are well represented. The bar chart above reflects that mixed picture: the distribution captures pockets of older housing alongside more recent development, and those pockets carry real lead risk potential at the individual property level.
Most homes in Hyde Park were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Hyde Park
Equity impact data for Hyde Park lands in the favorable tier - remediation claims a small slice of what properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Hyde Park are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 28% above the Utah average.
Hyde Park: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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 stock in Hyde Park represents 38% of the inventory, and citywide monitoring runs at or above the federal action level - making an in-home read a standard household-level step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hyde Park, UT