Amalga Town Water System
EPA ID: UTAH03002 · 495 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Amalga Town Water System (UTAH03002): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Amalga Town Water System, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 495 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Amalga Town Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Amalga Town Water System have a median household income of $83,000 and about 3,979 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Amalga Town Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Amalga Town Water System (EPA ID: UTAH03002) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 495 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 15 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 2, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 10 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 4 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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 available EPA compliance records for Amalga Town Water System (UTAH03002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amalga Town Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Amalga Town Water System serve?
Amalga Town Water System serves approximately 495 people across 4 ZIP codes in Utah.
Where does Amalga Town Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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