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Worst Infrastructure: Utah — 2026 Rankings

Last updated: October 15, 2026

283 ZIP codes ranked by Infrastructure Stress Indicator #1: ZIP 84520 (East Carbon, UT) - 68/100

Out of 283 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in Utah, these areas have the highest modeled infrastructure stress indicator values, computed from area-level data on infrastructure age, funding gaps, violation history, and lead indicators. The indicator is not a measured failure probability or forecast.

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 283
Highest stress indicator 68/100
Median stress indicator 36/100
Average stress indicator 37/100
State Utah

Top 100 ZIP Codes by Infrastructure Stress

Rank ZIP Code City State Infrastructure Stress Stress Level Safety Score
1 84520 East Carbon UT 68/100 Very High —
2 84529 Kenilworth UT 67/100 Very High 67/100
3 84766 Sevier UT 67/100 Very High —
4 84329 Park Valley UT 65/100 Very High —
5 84334 Riverside UT 64/100 Very High —
6 84539 Sunnyside UT 63/100 Very High —
7 84105 Salt Lake City UT 61/100 Very High 58/100
8 84064 Randolph UT 60/100 High —
9 84086 Woodruff UT 60/100 High —
10 84336 Snowville UT 59/100 High —
11 84636 Holden UT 59/100 High —
12 84644 Meadow UT 59/100 High —
13 84657 Sigurd UT 59/100 High —
14 84628 Eureka UT 58/100 High —
15 84724 Elsinore UT 58/100 High —
16 84715 Bicknell UT 57/100 High —
17 84744 Koosharem UT 57/100 High —
18 84751 Milford UT 57/100 High —
19 84305 Clarkston UT 56/100 High —
20 84331 Portage UT 55/100 High —
21 84635 Hinckley UT 55/100 High —
22 84649 Oak City UT 55/100 High —
23 84764 Bryce UT 55/100 High —
24 84072 Tabiona UT 54/100 High —
25 84316 Howell UT 54/100 High —
26 84624 Delta UT 54/100 High —
27 84631 Fillmore UT 54/100 High —
28 84654 Salina UT 54/100 High —
29 84718 Cannonville UT 54/100 High —
30 84103 Salt Lake City UT 53/100 High 58/100
31 84523 Ferron UT 53/100 High —
32 84083 Wendover UT 52/100 High —
33 84338 Trenton UT 52/100 High —
34 84006 Bingham Canyon UT 51/100 High —
35 84022 Dugway UT 51/100 High —
36 84104 Salt Lake City UT 51/100 High 58/100
37 84108 Salt Lake City UT 51/100 High 56/100
38 84308 Cornish UT 50/100 High —
39 84656 Scipio UT 49/100 High —
40 84112 Salt Lake City UT 48/100 High 56/100
41 84317 Huntsville UT 48/100 High —
42 84102 Salt Lake City UT 47/100 High 58/100
43 84320 Lewiston UT 47/100 High —
44 84623 Chester UT 47/100 High —
45 84634 Gunnison UT 47/100 High —
46 84646 Moroni UT 47/100 High —
47 84010 Bountiful UT 46/100 High 56/100
48 84085 Whiterocks UT 46/100 High —
49 84522 Emery UT 46/100 High —
50 84640 Lynndyl UT 46/100 High —
51 84403 Ogden UT 45/100 High —
52 84602 Provo UT 45/100 High —
53 84662 Spring City UT 45/100 High —
54 84723 Circleville UT 45/100 High —
55 84728 Garrison UT 45/100 High —
56 84772 Summit UT 45/100 High —
57 84026 Fort Duchesne UT 44/100 High 66/100
58 84069 Rush Valley UT 44/100 High —
59 84080 Vernon UT 44/100 High —
60 84106 Salt Lake City UT 44/100 High 57/100
61 84311 Fielding UT 44/100 High —
62 84312 Garland UT 44/100 High —
63 84526 Helper UT 44/100 High 59/100
64 84647 Mount Pleasant UT 44/100 High —
65 84739 Joseph UT 44/100 High —
66 84752 Minersville UT 44/100 High —
67 84031 Hanna UT 43/100 High —
68 84109 Salt Lake City UT 43/100 High 57/100
69 84309 Deweyville UT 43/100 High —
70 84314 Honeyville UT 43/100 High —
71 84327 Newton UT 43/100 High —
72 84525 Green River UT 43/100 High —
73 84620 Aurora UT 43/100 High —
74 84637 Kanosh UT 43/100 High —
75 84652 Redmond UT 43/100 High —
76 84726 Escalante UT 43/100 High —
77 84730 Glenwood UT 43/100 High —
78 84740 Junction UT 43/100 High —
79 84747 Loa UT 43/100 High —
80 84761 Parowan UT 43/100 High —
81 84763 Rockville UT 43/100 High —
82 84061 Peoa UT 42/100 High —
83 84107 Salt Lake City UT 42/100 High 42/100
84 84111 Salt Lake City UT 42/100 High 58/100
85 84304 Cache Junction UT 42/100 High —
86 84333 Richmond UT 42/100 High —
87 84639 Levan UT 42/100 High —
88 84714 Beryl UT 42/100 High —
89 84756 Newcastle UT 42/100 High —
90 84758 Orderville UT 42/100 High —
91 84776 Tropic UT 42/100 High —
92 84023 Dutch John UT 41/100 High —
93 84033 Henefer UT 41/100 High —
94 84038 Laketown UT 41/100 High —
95 84039 Lapoint UT 41/100 High —
96 84115 Salt Lake City UT 41/100 High 57/100
97 84117 Salt Lake City UT 41/100 High 58/100
98 84516 Clawson UT 41/100 High —
99 84535 Monticello UT 41/100 High —
100 84643 Mayfield UT 41/100 High —

Methodology

Infrastructure stress rankings combine four data sources, each weighted equally (25%): (1) EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment (DWINSA 2023) — state-level 20-year infrastructure need per capita for pipe replacement, treatment, and storage; (2) Census ACS housing vintage — percentage of homes built before 1980; (3) EPA SDWIS violation and enforcement data — system-level compliance history; (4) available Lead and Copper Rule indicators — service line material inventories and testing results. The combined value is a normalized 0-100 comparative stress indicator, not a measured pipe-failure probability or a forecast.

Data sources: EPA DWINS 2023, Census ACS, EPA SDWIS, Lead and Copper Rule data. Last updated: 2026-10-15.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the infrastructure stress indicator mean?

The indicator summarizes infrastructure funding gaps, housing age, violation history, and lead indicators on a 0-100 scale. It is a comparative heuristic, not a measured pipe-failure probability or a forecast of a water-main break.

How is infrastructure stress calculated?

The indicator combines four equally weighted factors: state-level infrastructure need per capita (EPA DWINSA 2023), housing vintage (Census ACS pre-1980 housing percentage), water system compliance history (EPA SDWIS), and available lead indicators.

What can homeowners do about aging infrastructure?

Ask your water utility or health department about testing your tap water, especially for lead. Check if your home has a lead service line through your water utility. If you use a filter, choose one certified under NSF/ANSI 53 for the specific contaminant, such as lead. Review your water system Consumer Confidence Report for violation history.

Does high stress mean my water is unsafe right now?

Not necessarily. Infrastructure stress is a screening indicator of long-term vulnerability, not a measurement of current contamination or a prediction of failure. For current conditions, check utility notices and the latest Consumer Confidence Report, and test your tap for contaminants of concern.

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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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