ZipCheckup grade for 84653: C.
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Salem, UT (84653): 58 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 67/100
EPA data combined for 5 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Salem City)
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 84653 in Salem, UT contain 58 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 58 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0033 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 67/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (7) HIGH
Your Water System
ZIP code 84653 in Salem, Utah is mapped to the water system Salem City (EPA ID: UTAH25001). This system provides water to approximately 9,298 people from groundwater sources.
There are 5 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem City | UTAH25001 | 9,298 | Groundwater |
| Spanish Fork City | UTAH25003 | 47,169 | Groundwater |
| Payson City Water System | UTAH25021 | 19,000 | Groundwater |
| Elk Ridge Town | UTAH25031 | 5,510 | Groundwater |
| Woodland Hills City | UTAH25028 | 1,605 | Groundwater |
Other Water Quality Reports in Utah
- 84001 (Altamont) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84002 (Altonah) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84003 (American Fork) - 103 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84004 (Alpine)
- 84005 (Eagle Mountain) - 11 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84006 (Bingham Canyon) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84007 (Bluebell) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84008 (Bonanza)
- 84009 (South Jordan)
- 84010 (Bountiful) - 32 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84011 (Bountiful)
- 84013 (Cedar Valley) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 84014 (Centerville) - 29 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84015 (Clearfield) - 31 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84016 (Clearfield)
- 84017 (Coalville) - 33 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84018 (Croydon)
- 84020 (Draper) - 22 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84021 (Duchesne) - 21 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84022 (Dugway)
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 84660 (Spanish Fork) - 7 mi - 64 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84651 (Payson) - 7 mi - 58 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84664 (Mapleton) - 9 mi - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84663 (Springville) - 10 mi - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84655 (Santaquin) - 11 mi - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84059 (Orem) - 12 mi - 55 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84605 (Provo) - 12 mi
- 84603 (Provo) - 13 mi
- 84606 (Provo) - 16 mi - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84601 (Provo) - 16 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Salem City (UTAH25001) on EPA.gov.
5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 84653 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Health Risks from Detected Contaminants
Radium-226
High RiskEPA reference value: 5 pCi/L (MCL for combined Radium-226 & 228)
Increased cancer risk, including bone cancer (known carcinogen)
At-risk groups: people who drink water with radium above the MCL over many years
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ion exchange (water softener), reverse osmosis, lime softening · Find a filter →
Radium-228
High RiskEPA reference value: 5 pCi/L (MCL for combined Radium-226 & 228)
Increased cancer risk, including bone cancer (known carcinogen)
At-risk groups: people who drink water with radium above the MCL over many years
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ion exchange (water softener), reverse osmosis, lime softening · Find a filter →
Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE
Cost & Community (8) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 84653 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 58 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 84653 (primary system: Salem City), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 84653's water come from?
The recorded water source for Salem City, a system mapped to ZIP code 84653, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 9,298 people.
How does Salem water compare to the national average?
Salem's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 68% of ZIP codes within Utah.
How can I get my water tested in Salem?
If Salem City supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 84653 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 84653 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0033 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2027-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 84653?
84653 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Utah County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Salem, UT (84653): 58 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 67/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/84653/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 84653
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84660 | Spanish Fork, UT | 7.2 mi | C | 64 |
| 84651 | Payson, UT | 7.4 mi | C | 58 |
| 84664 | Mapleton, UT | 8.5 mi | B | 5 |
| 84663 | Springville, UT | 10.4 mi | B | 5 |
| 84655 | Santaquin, UT | 11.1 mi | B | 4 |
| 84059 | Orem, UT | 11.9 mi | C | 55 |
| 84605 | Provo, UT | 11.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 84603 | Provo, UT | 13.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 84606 | Provo, UT | 15.6 mi | B | 9 |
| 84601 | Provo, UT | 15.8 mi | B | 1 |
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