Central Iron County Wcd
EPA ID: UTAH11085 · 3,995 people served · 3 ZIP codes
The EPA enforcement database lists 1 active violation for Central Iron County Wcd — a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 3,995 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 4 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Central Iron County Wcd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Central Iron County Wcd serves a community with a median household income of $73,342 and an estimated 54,374 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Central Iron County Wcd'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Central Iron County Wcd compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Radium-228 at 2 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
Chlorate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Organic Carbon at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Radium-228 was detected in this water system. ion exchange (water softener) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Central Iron County Wcd (EPA ID: UTAH11085) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 3,995 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (76/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | Radium-228 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Chlorate | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Radium-228 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Chlorate | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84742 | 0.006 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.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 2 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 Central Iron County Wcd (UTAH11085) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Iron County Wcd water safe to drink?
Central Iron County Wcd has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Central Iron County Wcd serve?
Central Iron County Wcd serves approximately 3,995 people across 3 ZIP codes in Utah.
Where does Central Iron County Wcd 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:
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.
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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