Saint George, UT: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 80/100
4 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Saint George: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Saint George tap water earns a high safety grade - above-average compliance with UT and federal standards.
How Saint George Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Saint George Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 16 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0022 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.14 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Saint George
3 independent water providers serve Saint George, UT - 6 systems appear in federal records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Saint George, Utah (population ~101,579), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 172,860 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Saint George: B (80/100)
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
Saint George water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0022 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 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): 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 12 | 2 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 9 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 6 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 5 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84770 | B | 16 | 2 | St George City Water System |
| 84790 | B | 6 | 0 | St George City Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Saint George
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 Saint George
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 Saint George Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Saint George Homeowners
In Saint George, property wealth outpaces what documented remediation typically demands - the equity burden lands well within the low tier.
Remediation costs in Saint George are relatively low compared to home values. The $400–$1,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 28% above the Utah average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Saint George
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 Saint George 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 Saint George
Historical NFIP data for Saint George contains 28 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $15,128. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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>$1,000</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 Saint George, UT