ZipCheckup grade for 84720: C.
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Cedar City, UT (84720): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 67/100
EPA data combined for 9 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Cedar City Waterworks)
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 84720 in Cedar City, UT contain 214 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 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 1 health-based violation and 213 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
- Flood 6 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
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The top classification in Cedar City (84720) safety data is critical - only one condition reaches that level, with no high-priority findings documented below it.
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) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 84720 in Cedar City, Utah is mapped to the water system Cedar City Waterworks (EPA ID: UTAH11002). This system provides water to approximately 39,670 people from surface water sources.
There are 9 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar City Waterworks | UTAH11002 | 39,670 | Surface water |
| Cedar Valley Water Conservancy | UTAH11085 | 3,995 | Groundwater |
| Meadows Ranch | UTAH11045 | 350 | Groundwater |
| Toquerville Town Water System | UTAH27018 | 1,931 | Groundwater |
| Leeds Domestic Water Users Association | UTAH27010 | 800 | 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
- 84721 (Cedar City) - <1 mi - 81 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84772 (Summit) - 11 mi
- 84742 (Kanarraville) - 12 mi - 209 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 84719 (Brian Head) - 12 mi
- 84761 (Parowan) - 17 mi
- 84757 (New Harmony) - 19 mi
- 84760 (Paragonah) - 22 mi
- 84762 (Duck Creek Village) - 24 mi
- 84756 (Newcastle) - 31 mi
- 84710 (Alton) - 32 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Cedar City Waterworks (UTAH11002) on EPA.gov.
4 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 84720 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.
Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in Cedar City has 6 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 84720 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 214 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 84720 (primary system: Cedar City Waterworks), including 1 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 84720's water come from?
The recorded water source for Cedar City Waterworks, a system mapped to ZIP code 84720, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 39,670 people.
How does Cedar City water compare to the national average?
Cedar City'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 Cedar City?
If Cedar City Waterworks 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.
What is the radon risk for 84720?
84720 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Iron County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 84720?
FEMA records contain 6 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 84720; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is C, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Cedar City, UT (84720): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 67/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/84720/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 84720
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84721 | Cedar City, UT | <1 mi | C | 81 |
| 84772 | Summit, UT | 11.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 84742 | Kanarraville, UT | 11.7 mi | N/A | 209 |
| 84719 | Brian Head, UT | 12.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 84761 | Parowan, UT | 17.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 84757 | New Harmony, UT | 19.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 84760 | Paragonah, UT | 21.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 84762 | Duck Creek Village, UT | 24.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 84756 | Newcastle, UT | 30.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 84710 | Alton, UT | 31.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
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