Water System Report UT

Perry City

EPA ID: UTAH02019 ยท 6,570 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Perry City (UTAH02019): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Perry City shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 6,570 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,570
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$398K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Perry City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,221
Median Household Income
30,097
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Perry City serves a community with a median household income of $89,221 and an estimated 30,097 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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

Perry City'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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,750

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,750 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Perry City (EPA ID: UTAH02019) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 6,570 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0013 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Perry City (UTAH02019) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry City water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Perry City in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Perry City serve?

Perry City serves approximately 6,570 people across 2 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Perry City get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
232

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Perry City meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Perry City serve?
Perry City serves approximately 6,570 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Perry City's water source?
Perry City draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Perry City's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0013 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Perry City's service area?
The Perry City service area has a median household income of $89,221. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Perry City get its water?
Perry City'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.). Perry City Water Quality Report, UT. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah02019/
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