Historical Compliance Records UT

Richmond City Water System

EPA ID: UTAH03018 ยท 2,967 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Richmond City Water System (UTAH03018): 41 violations on record since 2021. Richmond City Water System has 41 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 2,967 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,967
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
41
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0032 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
26
Contaminants Flagged
$343K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Richmond City Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$94,769
Median Household Income
5,868
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
4%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Richmond City Water System have a median household income of $94,769 and about 5,868 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% 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

Richmond City 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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 65% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Richmond City Water System (EPA ID: UTAH03018) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 2,967 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 41 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 41 resolved, 0 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
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
Radium-226 Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
Radium-228 Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
Nitrate Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Xylenes, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Vinyl chloride Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0032 mg/L No 2025-12-31

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Richmond City Water System (UTAH03018) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richmond City Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Richmond City Water System; its 41 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Richmond City Water System serve?

Richmond City Water System serves approximately 2,967 people across 2 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Richmond City Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 41 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Richmond City Water System serve? ▼
Richmond City Water System serves approximately 2,967 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Richmond City Water System's water source? ▼
Richmond City Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Richmond City Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0032 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Richmond City Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Richmond City Water System have a median household income of $94,769 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Richmond City Water System get its water? ▼
Richmond City 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Richmond City Water System (UT): 41 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah03018/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Richmond City Water System (EPA ID: UTAH03018) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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