COUNTY REPORT UT

Wasatch County, Utah

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Wasatch County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Safe water is the norm for most of Wasatch County's 3 ZIP codes - but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.

How Wasatch County Compares

Wasatch County67/100
Utah avg69/100
National avg73/100

How Wasatch County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Wasatch County scores 2 points below the Utah state average (69/100) and 6 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 84032 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 84049 (67/100)
$648K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Avg Remediation (31% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 9.7 (asthma 10%, diabetes 8.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $750, driven primarily by wildfire

30.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2024
5 (5 health)
2025
10 (10 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 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% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 24.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

2007
Median Build Year
30.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
32/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $750

Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $200/yr
Energy Code Gap $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

13,219 housing units in Wasatch County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 12%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 54%

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 Wasatch County

$648K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 24.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Wasatch County

7 community water systems serving Wasatch County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Wasatch County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Wasatch County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Wasatch County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 84032 Heber City 67 C 139 (1 health) $648K
2 84049 Midway 67 C 122 $857K
3 84082 Wallsburg $578K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Wasatch County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Wasatch County in Utah covers 3 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 2 scored records.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Wasatch County?
Wasatch County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Wasatch County?
Wasatch County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Wasatch County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Wasatch County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $750 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Wasatch County?
The median home build year in Wasatch County is 2007. 30.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Wasatch County compare to Utah?
Wasatch County has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Utah state average of 69/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Wasatch County, UT: HSS 67/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/utah/wasatch/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-utah-wasatch,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Wasatch County, UT: HSS 67/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/utah/wasatch/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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