Grand County, Utah
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 52/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Systems across Grand County's 2 ZIP codes show elevated violation counts — the county's low safety grade reflects that ongoing compliance pattern.
How Grand County Compares
How Grand County Compares
Grand County scores 20 points below the Utah state average (72/100) and 16 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 11.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $890, driven primarily by wildfire
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $890
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Grand County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Grand County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Grand County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Grand County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MOAB CITY | 9,000 | 9 |
| 2 | Grand Water and Sewer Agency | 4,099 | 9 |
| 3 | Monticello City | 2,393 | 9 |
| 4 | San Juan Spanish Valley Ssd | 550 | 9 |
| 5 | Sorrel River Ranch Water | 260 | 9 |
6 total water systems serve Grand County.
All ZIP Codes in Grand County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Grand County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84532 | Moab | 63 | C | 9 | $491K |
| 2 | 84515 | Cisco | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Grand County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Overview
Grand County in Utah covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (52/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.
What You Can Do
Grand County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.