Water System Report UT

Wellsville City Water System

EPA ID: UTAH03022 · 4,190 people served · 3 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Wellsville City Water System delivers safe water to 4,190 residents.

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

4,190
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$400K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$110,221
Median Household Income
18,793
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wellsville City Water System serves a community with a median household income of $110,221 and an estimated 18,793 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% 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

Wellsville City 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

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Wellsville City Water System (EPA ID: UTAH03022) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 4,190 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Wellsville City Water System (UTAH03022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wellsville City Water System water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Wellsville City Water System serve?

Wellsville City Water System serves approximately 4,190 people across 3 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Wellsville City Water System 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
87

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
379
Unknown Material
886
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,190
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

Should I use a water filter?
Wellsville City 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 Wellsville City Water System serve?
Wellsville City Water System serves approximately 4,190 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Wellsville City Water System's water source?
Wellsville City Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Wellsville City Water System's service area?
The Wellsville City Water System service area has a median household income of $110,221. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wellsville City Water System get its water?
Wellsville City 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.
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