Water System Report UT

Brian Head Town Water System

EPA ID: UTAH11001 · 1,038 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Brian Head Town Water System has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 1,038 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

1,038
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$313K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,582
Median Household Income
3,127
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Brian Head Town Water System serves a community with a median household income of $50,582 and an estimated 3,127 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% 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

Brian Head Town 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Iron 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% 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

Brian Head Town Water System (EPA ID: UTAH11001) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 1,038 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 84761 in Parowan.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Brian Head Town Water System (UTAH11001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brian Head Town Water System water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Brian Head Town Water System serve?

Brian Head Town Water System serves approximately 1,038 people across 1 ZIP code in Utah.

Where does Brian Head Town Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
0
Unknown Material
388
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: 1,038
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?
Brian Head Town 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 Brian Head Town Water System serve?
Brian Head Town Water System serves approximately 1,038 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Brian Head Town Water System's water source?
Brian Head Town Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Brian Head Town Water System's service area?
The Brian Head Town Water System service area has a median household income of $50,582. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Brian Head Town Water System get its water?
Brian Head Town 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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