Water System Report UT

Newton Town Water System

EPA ID: UTAH03013 · 810 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Newton Town Water System has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 810 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 68
Avg Safety Score
810
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$373K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Newton Town Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$86,887
Median Household Income
20,257
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Newton Town Water System serves a community with a median household income of $86,887 and an estimated 20,257 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Newton Town Water System'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cache County, Utah rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 58% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 2 violations
B 4 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $60
Total Estimated Cost $1,060

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.

System Overview

NEWTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM (EPA ID: UTAH03013) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 810 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (68/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
84327 0.0015 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Newton Town Water System (UTAH03013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newton Town Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Newton Town Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Newton Town Water System serve?

Newton Town Water System serves approximately 810 people across 5 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Newton Town Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
286
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 810
Reported to Utah

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Newton Town Water System safe to drink?
Newton Town Water System has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Newton Town Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Newton Town Water System serve?
Newton Town Water System serves approximately 810 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Newton Town Water System's water source?
Newton Town Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Newton Town Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Newton Town Water System's service area?
The Newton Town Water System service area has a median household income of $86,887. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Newton Town Water System get its water?
Newton Town Water System'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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