COUNTY REPORT UT

Salt Lake County, Utah

72 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Salt Lake County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 72 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.

How Salt Lake County Compares

Salt Lake County81/100
Utah avg72/100
National avg68/100

How Salt Lake County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
72
ZIP Codes
28
Water Systems

Salt Lake County scores 9 points above the Utah state average (72/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
72
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 84044 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 84006 (53/100)
$487K
Median Home Value
$1,272
Avg Remediation (26% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Salt Lake County, Utah

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 10.1 (asthma 11%, diabetes 8.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $893, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.312% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Salt Lake County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
9 (9 health)
2023
2 (2 health)
2025
56 (56 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 56 violations. Past 5 years: 67 total (67 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 29.9% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

31%
Pipe Failure Probability
14%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $893

Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $233/yr
Energy Code Gap $196/yr

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 Salt Lake County

$487K
Median Home Value
$1,272
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake County residents

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 29.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Salt Lake County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 SANDY CITY WATER SYSTEM 99,750 76
2 University of Utah 57,080 72
3 Copperton Improvement District 990 72
4 M & J Trailer Home Community 27 72
5 White City Wid 15,800 48

28 total water systems serve Salt Lake County.

All ZIP Codes in Salt Lake County

72 ZIP codes tracked in Salt Lake County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 84044 Magna 83 B 0 $341K
2 84081 West Jordan 83 B 1 $487K
3 84084 West Jordan 83 B 1 $432K
4 84088 West Jordan 83 B 1 $443K
5 84101 Salt Lake City 83 B 0 $541K
6 84102 Salt Lake City 83 B 0 $487K
7 84103 Salt Lake City 83 B 0 $711K
8 84109 Salt Lake City 83 B 0 $679K
9 84110 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
10 84112 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
11 84113 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
12 84114 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
13 84115 Salt Lake City 83 B 0 $396K
14 84118 Salt Lake City 83 B 0 $349K
15 84119 Salt Lake City 83 B 0 $342K
16 84120 Salt Lake City 83 B 0 $371K
17 84122 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
18 84124 Salt Lake City 83 B 0 $704K
19 84125 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
20 84126 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
21 84127 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
22 84128 Salt Lake City 83 B 0 $405K
23 84129 Salt Lake City 83 B 0 $399K
24 84130 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
25 84131 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
26 84132 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
27 84133 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
28 84134 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
29 84136 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
30 84138 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
31 84139 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
32 84141 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
33 84143 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
34 84144 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
35 84145 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
36 84147 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
37 84148 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
38 84150 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
39 84151 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
40 84152 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
41 84157 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
42 84158 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
43 84165 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
44 84170 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
45 84171 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
46 84180 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
47 84184 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
48 84189 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
49 84190 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
50 84199 Salt Lake City 83 B 0
51 84070 Sandy 82 B 12 (1 health) $429K
52 84090 Sandy 82 B 12 (1 health)
53 84091 Sandy 82 B 12 (1 health)
54 84092 Sandy 82 B 12 (1 health) $706K
55 84093 Sandy 82 B 12 (1 health) $644K
56 84094 Sandy 82 B 12 (1 health) $475K
57 84096 Herriman 81 B 6 (2 health) $541K
58 84065 Riverton 78 B 0 $595K
59 84104 Salt Lake City 78 B 0 $318K
60 84105 Salt Lake City 78 B 0 $632K
61 84106 Salt Lake City 78 B 0 $529K
62 84108 Salt Lake City 78 B 0 $760K
63 84111 Salt Lake City 78 B 0 $423K
64 84117 Salt Lake City 78 B 0 $581K
65 84121 Salt Lake City 78 B 0 $615K
66 84123 Salt Lake City 78 B 0 $437K
67 84009 South Jordan 77 B 4 $570K
68 84095 South Jordan 77 B 4 $670K
69 84020 Draper 75 B 4 $726K
70 84107 Salt Lake City 73 B 0 $426K
71 84116 Salt Lake City 73 B 0 $335K
72 84006 Bingham Canyon 53 D 0 $375K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Salt Lake County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Salt Lake County in Utah covers 72 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

13 of 72 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Salt Lake County?
Salt Lake County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 72 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Salt Lake County?
Salt Lake County is served by 28 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 72 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Salt Lake County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Salt Lake County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $893 per homeowner.
How does Salt Lake County compare to Utah?
Salt Lake County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is above the Utah state average of 72/100.

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