COUNTY REPORT UT

Summit County, Utah

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

Summit County earns a high water safety grade — 9 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Summit County Compares

Summit County81/100
Utah avg72/100
National avg68/100

How Summit County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
25
Water Systems

Summit 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
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 84033 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 84060 (77/100)
$673K
Median Home Value
$1,722
Avg Remediation (26% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Summit 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: 9.4 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 8.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $761, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.312% avg pipe failure probability, 11% of ZIPs at high risk

39% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
3 (3 health)
2023
7 (7 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 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 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 19.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
39%
Pre-1978 Housing
31%
Pipe Failure Probability
11%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $761

Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $244/yr
Energy Code Gap $200/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

26,642 housing units in Summit County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 2%
1960–1979 16%
1980–1999 39%
2000+ 40%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Summit County

$673K
Median Home Value
$1,722
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Summit 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 Summit County residents

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 19.8% (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 Summit County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Kamas City Water System 2,200 26
2 Marion Waterworks Company 380 26
3 Oakley Town Water System 1,800 26
4 Peoa Pipeline Company 141 26
5 Woodland Mutual Water Company 190 22

25 total water systems serve Summit County.

All ZIP Codes in Summit County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Summit County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 84033 Henefer 83 B 0 $445K
2 84024 Echo 82 B 1 (1 health) $429K
3 84036 Kamas 82 B 15 (1 health) $705K
4 84055 Oakley 82 B 4 (1 health) $642K
5 84068 Park City 82 B 3
6 84098 Park City 82 B 3 $1118K
7 84017 Coalville 81 B 5 $547K
8 84061 Peoa 80 B 7 (2 health) $705K
9 84060 Park City 77 B 3 $1753K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Summit County

Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.

Overview

Summit County in Utah covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

8 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Summit County?
Summit County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 9 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Summit County?
Summit County is served by 25 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Summit County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Summit County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $761 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Summit County?
The median home build year in Summit County is 1988. 39% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Summit County compare to Utah?
Summit County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is above the Utah state average of 72/100.

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