Ogden, UT: 4 Health Violations - Home Safety 81/100
13 ZIP codes · 15 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Ogden: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Ogden, UT: reliable drinking water, above-average safety record, few violations.
How Ogden Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Ogden, UT
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Ogden score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Ogden Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 56 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0041 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $862 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.04.
Who Supplies Your Water in Ogden
Water supply in Ogden, UT follows a divided structure: 3 utilities account for the largest share of residential service out of 15 total systems, each managing its own distribution network and EPA reporting. Because these systems operate independently, rate decisions and compliance outcomes are determined separately.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 13 ZIP codes in Ogden, Utah, covering 15 community water systems serving approximately 218,272 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 13 ZIP codes.
5 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (83%) have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Ogden: B (81/100)
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
Ogden water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0041 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 13 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 12 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 3 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 7 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 5 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84414 | B | 44 | 2 | North Ogden City |
| 84404 | B | 27 | 0 | Ogden City Water System |
| 84405 | B | 6 | 1 | Washington Terrace City Water System |
| 84401 | B | 5 | 1 | Ogden City Water System |
| 84403 | — | 3 | 1 | Ogden City Water System |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84408 | B | Ogden City Water System | 87,267 |
All ZIP Codes in Ogden
- 84201
- 84244
- 84401 [B] - 5 violations ⚠
- 84402
- 84403 - 3 violations ⚠
- 84404 [B] - 27 violations
- 84405 [B] - 6 violations ⚠
- 84407
- 84408 [B]
- 84409
- 84412
- 84414 [B] - 44 violations ⚠
- 84415
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.
Health Outcomes in Ogden
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
Top Contaminants in Ogden Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Ogden Homeowners
Remediation costs in Ogden are small relative to typical property values - the cost-to-value ratio here is favorable.
Remediation costs in Ogden are relatively low compared to home values. The $308–$1,492 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 1% above the Utah average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Ogden
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.
Lead risk in Ogden appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Ogden
Historical NFIP data for Ogden contains 73 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $4,483. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 40% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$862</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Ogden, UT