STATE REPORT UT 1 ALERT 101 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Utah Water Quality: 890 Violations in 347 ZIP Codes

347 ZIP codes · 363 water systems · IPC plumbing code · Updated 2026-06-03

Data: EPA SDWIS, NWS, State plumbing boards, Rewiring America Last verified: 2026-06-03

347
ZIP Codes
363
Water Systems
190
ZIPs with Violations
1
Active Alerts
IPC
Plumbing Code
B · 72
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIPs Exceeding Lead Limit
18%
High Radon Risk (Zone 1)
#18
of 51 States
67%
ZIPs Rated A or B
55%
ZIPs with Violations
B
Utah average: 72/100 — ranked #18 of 51 states. 5 points above the national average (67). 67% of ZIP codes scored A or B.

Throughout Utah, public water systems report above-baseline compliance with federal drinking water standards — violations exist but are isolated rather than systemic.

Score Distribution

How Utah's 347 ZIP codes are distributed across safety grades.

0
A
231
B
57
C
59
D
0
F
85-10070-8455-6940-540-39

Home Safety Scores by State

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F (0-49) D (50-64) C (65-74) B (75-84) A (85+)

Data: EPA SDWIS, FEMA NFIP, EPA Radon, USGS Earthquake Hazards, NIFC Wildfire • 2026-06-03

Top 10 Safest ZIP Codes in Utah

Highest Home Safety Scores in the state.

#ZIP CodeCityCountyScoreGrade
1 84023 Dutch JohnDaggett 83 B
2 84028 Garden CityRich 83 B
3 84029 GrantsvilleTooele 83 B
4 84033 HeneferSummit 83 B
5 84040 LaytonDavis 83 B
6 84044 MagnaSalt Lake 83 B
7 84045 Saratoga SpringsUtah 83 B
8 84050 MorganMorgan 83 B
9 84067 RoyWeber 83 B
10 84071 StocktonTooele 83 B

10 Lowest-Scoring ZIP Codes in Utah

#ZIP CodeCityCountyScoreGradeViolations
1 84766 SevierSevier 40 D 0
2 84646 MoroniSanpete 40 D 0
3 84623 ChesterSanpete 40 D 0
4 84539 SunnysideCarbon 40 D 0
5 84529 KenilworthCarbon 40 D 0
6 84515 CiscoGrand 40 D 0
7 84085 WhiterocksDuchesne 40 D 0
8 84051 Mountain HomeDuchesne 40 D 0
9 84039 LapointUintah 40 D 0
10 84031 HannaDuchesne 40 D 0

County Rankings

Water quality breakdown by county. 30 counties with data in Utah.

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F (0-49) D (50-64) C (65-74) B (75-84) A (85+)

County-level aggregation of ZIP code safety scores • EPA SDWIS, FEMA NFIP, EPA Radon, USGS, NIFC

CountyAvg ScoreGradeZIPsBest ZIPWorst ZIP
Duchesne 53 D 13 84001 (68) 84085 (40)
Utah 75 B 26 84045 (83) 84653 (53)
Salt Lake 81 B 72 84044 (83) 84006 (53)
Uintah 60 C 8 84035 (70) 84039 (40)
Davis 67 C 14 84040 (83) 84315 (53)
Atlantic 81 B 1 84011 (81) 84011 (81)
Summit 81 B 9 84033 (83) 84060 (77)
Morgan 83 B 2 84050 (83) 84018 (82)
Tooele 71 B 8 84029 (83) 84069 (53)
Daggett 82 B 2 84023 (83) 84046 (80)
Rich 82 B 4 84028 (83) 84086 (81)
Wasatch 73 B 3 84082 (82) 84049 (58)
Box Elder 69 C 20 84307 (83) 84334 (53)
Weber 77 B 16 84067 (83) 84317 (43)
Cache 75 B 18 84319 (83) 84304 (53)
Carbon 59 C 6 84526 (70) 84539 (40)
San Juan 69 C 8 84533 (83) 84534 (53)
Emery 61 C 9 84525 (83) 84540 (53)
Grand 52 D 2 84532 (63) 84515 (40)
Sanpete 61 C 15 84627 (70) 84646 (40)
Garfield 72 B 10 84716 (83) 84764 (53)
Sevier 60 C 12 84701 (70) 84766 (40)
Millard 76 B 10 84638 (83) 84635 (58)
Juab 77 B 5 84634 (83) 84628 (54)
Kane 73 B 6 84758 (83) 84755 (53)
Piute 62 C 6 84740 (66) 84723 (53)
Iron 70 B 10 84760 (83) 84753 (53)
Wayne 75 B 6 84734 (82) 84715 (59)
Washington 72 B 22 84774 (83) 84791 (53)
Beaver 68 C 4 84751 (83) 84731 (53)

Most Common Contaminants in Utah

Contaminant / RuleCategoryZIPs AffectedViolationsHealth Risk
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 103 217 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 78 159 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 68 78 No
Lead Inorganic 49 70 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 49 57 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 36 45 No
Contaminant 0700 Other 30 35 Yes
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 27 30 No

Overview

We track water quality, weather alerts, plumbing regulations, and energy rebates for 347 ZIP codes across Utah, covering 363 community water systems that serve approximately 2,471,672 people.

190 of 347 ZIP codes (55%) have recorded EPA violations. 101 health-based violations have been documented.

Active Weather Alerts

1 active alert in Utah. Severe weather can directly affect tap water quality — flooding, power outages, and infrastructure damage may lead to boil-water advisories.

Alert Severity Areas
Fire Weather Watch Severe Color Country Mountains; Grand Staircase

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Plumbing Regulations

Utah follows the International Plumbing Code (2021 edition).

  • Plumbing code: IPC (2021)
  • Homeowner DIY: Licensed plumber required
  • Water heater permit: Required
  • Annual backflow test: Required

Full Utah regulations →

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code City Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
84049 Midway C 22 12 Midway City Water System
84013 Cedar Valley C 18 0 Eagle Mountain City
84710 Alton B 18 3 Elkridge Water Company
84761 Parowan C 17 0 Parowan City Water System
84036 Kamas B 15 1 Kamas City Water System
84072 Tabiona C 13 1 Hanna Water & Sewer Improvement District
84511 Blanding B 13 2 Blanding City
84626 Elberta C 13 4 Eagle Mountain City
84656 Scipio B 13 1 Scipio Town
84070 Sandy B 12 1 Sandy City Water System

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code City Safety Score System Population
84002 Altonah D DUCHESNE COUNTY UPPER COUNTRY WID 2,100
84003 American Fork C LEHI CITY 79,978
84006 Bingham Canyon D WEST JORDAN CITY WATER SYSTEM 117,025
84007 Bluebell D DUCHESNE COUNTY UPPER COUNTRY WID 2,100
84008 Bonanza D JENSEN WID 1,375
84014 Centerville C BOUNTIFUL CITY WATER SYSTEM 37,500
84015 Clearfield C SYRACUSE CITY WATER SYSTEM 35,561
84016 Clearfield D SYRACUSE CITY WATER SYSTEM 35,561
84022 Dugway D VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST 302
84023 Dutch John B Greendale Water Company 467

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Utah: B (72/100)

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0029 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 2 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

  • High risk (Zone 1): 62 ZIP codes (18%)
  • Moderate risk (Zone 2): 284 ZIP codes
  • Low risk (Zone 3): 0 ZIP codes

ZIP Code Reports for Utah

Largest Communities

ZIP Code City Population Safety Grade Violations
84123 Salt Lake City 858,738 B 0
84121 Salt Lake City 774,365 B 0
84047 Midvale 769,012 D 0
84129 Salt Lake City 759,683 B 0
84107 Salt Lake City 731,220 B 0
84119 Salt Lake City 726,590 B 0
84118 Salt Lake City 720,680 B 0
84117 Salt Lake City 674,615 B 0
84106 Salt Lake City 659,492 B 0
84115 Salt Lake City 659,492 B 0
84124 Salt Lake City 635,892 B 0
84108 Salt Lake City 593,637 B 0
84112 Salt Lake City 593,637 B 0
84113 Salt Lake City 593,637 B 0
84116 Salt Lake City 568,657 B 0
84120 Salt Lake City 568,657 B 0
84128 Salt Lake City 568,657 B 0
84093 Sandy 554,821 B 12
84101 Salt Lake City 536,557 B 0
84102 Salt Lake City 536,557 B 0

Lowest Safety Scores

ZIP Code City Score Grade Violations
84002 Altonah 40 D 0
84007 Bluebell 40 D 0
84008 Bonanza 40 D 0
84026 Fort Duchesne 40 D 0
84031 Hanna 40 D 0

Highest Safety Scores

ZIP Code City Score Grade Violations
84023 Dutch John 83 B 0
84028 Garden City 83 B 0
84029 Grantsville 83 B 1
84033 Henefer 83 B 0
84040 Layton 83 B 0

All 347 ZIP Codes in Utah

Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in Utah?

Utah has 363 community water systems serving 2,471,672 people across 347 ZIP codes. There are 890 recorded violations, including 101 health-based. 190 of 347 ZIP codes have at least one violation.

What plumbing code does Utah follow?

Utah follows the IPC plumbing code. A licensed plumber is generally required for plumbing work.

Is lead a concern in Utah's drinking water?

2 ZIP codes in Utah have lead levels exceeding the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

What is the radon risk in Utah?

18% of ZIP codes in Utah fall in EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk).

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