Historical Compliance Records UT 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Elwood Town

EPA ID: UTAH02007 ยท 1,300 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Elwood Town (UTAH02007): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Records for Elwood Town show 2 violations over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed - the provider, which serves approximately 1,300 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,300
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0023 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$361K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Elwood Town Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,810
Median Household Income
16,829
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Elwood Town serves a community with a median household income of $71,810 and an estimated 16,829 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Elwood Town's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Elwood Town compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,000 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Elwood Town (EPA ID: UTAH02007) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 1,300 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
May 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0023 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by UT or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Elwood Town (UTAH02007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elwood Town water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Elwood Town; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Elwood Town serve?

Elwood Town serves approximately 1,300 people across 2 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Elwood Town get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Elwood Town's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Elwood Town serve?
Elwood Town serves approximately 1,300 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Elwood Town's water source?
Elwood Town draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Elwood Town's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0023 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Elwood Town's service area?
The Elwood Town service area has a median household income of $71,810. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Elwood Town get its water?
Elwood Town's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Elwood Town (UT): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah02007/
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1

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2

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3

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