Health Violations Found UT 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Bountiful City Water System

EPA ID: UTAH06015 · 37,500 people served · 5 ZIP codes

2 total violations across five years at Bountiful City Water System — every finding closed, utility compliant today, 37,500 served.

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

B · 72
Avg Safety Score
37,500
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0072 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$488K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$112,967
Median Household Income
102,466
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
26th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bountiful City Water System serves a community with a median household income of $112,967 and an estimated 102,466 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Bountiful City Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
24th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bountiful City Water System compares to EPA limits

Gross Beta 1 pCi/L (2% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 50 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Total Organic Carbon at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 15 detections recorded. 5 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Utah

Tooele City Water System
37,100 people
B 3 violations
Murray City Water System
38,723 people
0 violations
Roy City Water System
38,800 people
C 1 violation
American Fork City
39,045 people
0 violations
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,700
PFAS Treatment $460
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $120
Total Estimated Cost $2,680

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,680 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Bountiful City Water System (EPA ID: UTAH06015) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 37,500 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (72/100)

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

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. All violations have been resolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 1, 2024 Total Organic Carbon Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
84010 0.0072 mg/L No N/A
84011 0.0072 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bountiful City Water System (UTAH06015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bountiful City Water System water safe to drink?

Bountiful City Water System has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Bountiful City Water System serve?

Bountiful City Water System serves approximately 37,500 people across 5 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Bountiful City Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
801-298-6180
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Address
260 West 1050 South

Contact information from Bountiful City Water Department Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Blended (groundwater + surface water)
Combines water from both groundwater and surface sources.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: Bountiful City Water Department Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Bountiful City Water Department Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
725
Detections
5
Latest sample
7/19/2023
Highest analyte
PFBS: 3.7 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBS 3.7 ppt
PFPeA 3 ppt

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 →

Understand PFAS health context and filtration →

Lead service line replacement plan from Bountiful City Water Department Consumer Confidence Report:
We are prioritizing main line replacement in areas that were constructed when lead was a standard building material. We now use ANSI rated C 900 PVC for mainlines and we use lead free brass fittings when necessary. Whenever we work on a service connection if we find copper pipe or lead fittings, we remove and replace the service line from the meter to the water main. Also, on every main line replacement project we do, we replace the service line regardless of material. We replace services with HDPE.

Lead Service Line Replacement Tracker

This water utility's lead service line (LSL) replacement program is tracked from public Consumer Confidence Report filings. Email signup notifies subscribers when the utility files an updated replacement plan or progress milestone.

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Bountiful City Water Department

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Learn more about Lead and Copper Rule replacement requirements →

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
859
Unknown Material
10,266
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: 37,500
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.

Learn about lead in drinking water →

Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • MCL · Combined Radium 226/228
    2024
    Davis Well tested above the MCL for Ra226 and Ra228.

Violations record from Bountiful City Water Department Consumer Confidence Report.

Notable events from the utility's CCR

These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.

Notable events from Bountiful City Water Department Consumer Confidence Report:
  • In 2021, Davis Well tested above the MCL for Ra226 and Ra228. It required multiple public notices and some major infrastructure upgrades to keep that well in service.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Bountiful City Water System safe to drink?
Bountiful City Water System earns a B safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Bountiful City Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Organic Carbon, Gross Beta. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Bountiful City Water System serve?
Bountiful City Water System serves approximately 37,500 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Bountiful City Water System's water source?
Bountiful City Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bountiful City Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0072 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bountiful City Water System's service area?
The Bountiful City Water System service area has a median household income of $112,967. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bountiful City Water System get its water?
Bountiful City Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Bountiful City Water System (EPA ID: UTAH06015) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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