Ogden, UT: 4 Health Violations - Home Safety 81/100
13 ZIP codes · 15 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Ogden: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Ogden, UT: a top-two-band grade.
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 since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0041 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.04.
Who Supplies Your Water in Ogden
Service in Ogden, UT can differ by address: 15 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.
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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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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
13 of 13 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 7 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 3 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 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). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
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
This section sets two area figures side by side for Ogden: the median home value and an estimated remediation cost. Here the estimate equals no more than 1% of that value, which places the city in the low tier; it is an area estimate, and the cost for any one property can be higher or lower.
Estimated remediation costs in Ogden can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 1% above the Utah average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Ogden
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Available area-level lead records for Ogden do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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 $300 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