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Washington School District (UT): 5 Health-Based Violations in Water Systems Mapped to the District Area

21 ZIP codes · 18 water systems · 245,938 people served

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA drinking-water data for water systems mapped to ZIP codes in Washington School District: 1 violation at water systems mapped to the district's ZIP codes, not marked resolved in EPA records.

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0, EPA SDWIS and UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData, NCES

B · 80
Avg Safety Score (12 ZIP)
21
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems
311
Violations (since 2021) (18 ZIP)
0.0034 mg/L
Highest lead 90th percentile (district water systems)
Zone 2
Radon Risk (21 ZIP)

Why School Water Quality Matters

Children drink more water per pound of body weight than adults, making them more vulnerable to contaminants. School water quality affects students for hours every weekday.

Home Safety and Water Evidence Overview

The Washington School District in Utah spans 21 ZIP codes. This materialization has canonical Home Safety Scores for 12 ZIP records and typed EPA water violation counts for 18 ZIP records. Missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The deduplicated primary-system served-population sum is 245,938 across 10 water systems. This is not the district resident population.

The average Home Safety Score under model 4.0.0 across 12 scored ZIP records is B (80/100)

  • with the lowest-scoring area at 67/100 .

Water quality in this district ranks better than 60% of ZIP codes nationally.

Why This Matters for Children

Children are more vulnerable to water contaminants than adults. The EPA and CDC identify these key risks:

  • Lead exposure - Even low levels of lead can affect brain development, reduce IQ, and cause behavioral problems in children. There is no safe level of lead for children.
  • PFAS ("forever chemicals") - Linked to immune system effects and developmental delays in children. Children drink more water relative to body weight than adults.
  • Nitrate - Dangerous for infants (can cause "blue baby syndrome"). Agricultural areas often have elevated nitrate.
  • Disinfection byproducts - Long-term exposure may increase cancer risk. School water fountains often have stagnant water that concentrates these compounds.

Lead Levels in the District

Metric Value EPA Threshold
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results 0.0018 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
Highest lead level 0.0034 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
ZIP records exceeding EPA action level 0 of 18 with known status -

EPA Violation History

5 health-based violations recorded across 18 ZIP records with known health counts since 2021. 16 of 18 ZIP records with known total counts have at least one violation. 1 violation remains unresolved.

Contaminants of Concern

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based ZIPs Affected
Arsenic Inorganic 25 No 7
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 18 No 12
Nitrate Inorganic 13 No 8
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 12 No 10
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 11 No 8
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 11 No 8
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 9 Yes 5
Endrin Organic 7 No 1

Radon Risk

21 of 21 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Water Facts and Home Safety Score by ZIP Code

ZIP Code City Home Safety Score EPA Violations Health Lead Level Exceeds?
84720 Cedar City C (67) 214 1 0 mg/L No
84770 Saint George B (78) 16 2 0.0014 mg/L No
84783 Dammeron Valley N/A 12 2 0.0023 mg/L No
84737 Hurricane B (80) 11 0 0.0005 mg/L No
84738 Ivins B (80) 11 0 0.0023 mg/L No
84765 Santa Clara B (80) 11 0 0.0023 mg/L No
84745 La Verkin B (82) 6 0 0.00221 mg/L No
84774 Toquerville B (82) 6 0 0.00221 mg/L No
84779 Virgin B (82) 6 0 0.00221 mg/L No
84780 Washington B (81) 6 0 0.0021 mg/L No
84790 Saint George B (81) 6 0 0.0014 mg/L No
84767 Springdale B (83) 2 0 0.0034 mg/L No
84722 Central N/A 1 0 0.0014 mg/L No
84725 Enterprise N/A 1 0 0.0014 mg/L No
84781 Pine Valley N/A 1 0 0.0014 mg/L No
84782 Veyo N/A 1 0 0.0014 mg/L No
84746 Leeds B (83) 0 0 0.0025 mg/L No
84757 New Harmony N/A 0 0 0.0025 mg/L No
84733 Gunlock N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
84763 Rockville N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
84784 Hildale N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

What Parents Can Do

  1. Request lead testing at your child's school - The EPA's 3Ts program (Training, Testing, Taking Action) provides guidance for schools. Ask your school board about their water testing schedule.
  2. Review the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) - Your water utility publishes this annually. It details all detected contaminants.
  3. Test your home's water - Especially if your home has older plumbing (pre-1986) that may contain lead solder or lead pipes.
  4. Pack water from home - If you're concerned about school water quality, send your child with a water bottle filled at home (filtered if possible).
  5. Stay informed - Bookmark this page to check for updates on water quality in your school district.

Need help with school water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe in Washington School District schools?

EPA system-level records associated with Washington School District show 5 health-based violations across 18 ZIP records with known health counts. These records do not measure individual school taps. Parents should request current building-level testing results from the school district.

Does Washington School District test for lead in school water?

Federal law does not require schools to test for lead in drinking water (except in some states with specific mandates). The EPA's voluntary 3Ts program encourages testing. Contact your school district office to ask about their testing schedule and results.

What level of lead is safe for children?

There is no safe level of lead for children, according to the CDC. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb) triggers corrective action for water systems, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that school water contain no more than 0.001 mg/L (1 ppb).

Data Sources

Updated daily.

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