Current Noncompliance UT 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Trenton Town Water System

EPA ID: UTAH03021 ยท 490 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Trenton Town Water System (UTAH03021): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In the federal compliance data used here, Trenton Town Water System has 1 violation listed as open; the utility serves approximately 490 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

490
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
13
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.016 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$330K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$78,850
Median Household Income
4,483
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
4%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Trenton Town Water System have a median household income of $78,850 and about 4,483 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 61% 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

Trenton 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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

67 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 81% 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 $375
Total Estimated Cost $375

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 $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $375 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Trenton Town Water System (EPA ID: UTAH03021) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 490 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 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
December 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 2, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 1, 2023 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Health-based Resolved
February 1, 2023 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2023 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2022 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2022 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 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 8 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule 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
0.016 mg/L Yes 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 Trenton Town Water System (UTAH03021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trenton 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 Trenton Town Water System serve?

Trenton Town Water System serves approximately 490 people across 4 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Trenton Town Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 13 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 Trenton Town Water System serve? ▼
Trenton Town Water System serves approximately 490 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Trenton Town Water System's water source? ▼
Trenton Town Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Trenton Town Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.016 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Trenton Town Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Trenton Town Water System have a median household income of $78,850 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Trenton Town Water System get its water? ▼
Trenton 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Trenton Town Water System (UT): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah03021/
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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

Trenton Town Water System (EPA ID: UTAH03021) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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