Historical Compliance Records UT 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Fruit Heights City Water System

EPA ID: UTAH06017 ยท 6,075 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fruit Heights City Water System (UTAH06017): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Five years tracked: Fruit Heights City Water System had 25 violations, all cleared, 6,075 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,075
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
25
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00585 mg/L
Max Lead Level
25
Contaminants Flagged
$604K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$123,297
Median Household Income
92,640
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fruit Heights City Water System serves a community with a median household income of $123,297 and an estimated 92,640 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Fruit Heights 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

26 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 38% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Fruit Heights City Water System compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

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 โ†’

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $1,767

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,767 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Fruit Heights City Water System (EPA ID: UTAH06017) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 6,075 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 25 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 25 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, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2067 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2046 Other Violation 1 No
Benzene Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2051 Other Violation 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00585 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

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

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 Fruit Heights City Water System (UTAH06017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fruit Heights City Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Fruit Heights City Water System; its 25 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Fruit Heights City Water System serve?

Fruit Heights City Water System serves approximately 6,075 people across 3 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Fruit Heights City Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
116

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Fruit Heights City Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene, Contaminant 2110. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Fruit Heights City Water System serve?
Fruit Heights City Water System serves approximately 6,075 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Fruit Heights City Water System's water source?
Fruit Heights City Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Fruit Heights City Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00585 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Fruit Heights City Water System's service area?
The Fruit Heights City Water System service area has a median household income of $123,297. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fruit Heights City Water System get its water?
Fruit Heights 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fruit Heights City Water System (UT): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah06017/
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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

Fruit Heights City Water System (EPA ID: UTAH06017) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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