Health Violations Found UT 5 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Hinckley Town Water System

EPA ID: UTAH14004 · 630 people served · 1 ZIP code

Per EPA records, Hinckley Town Water System: 8 unresolved violations, 630 people in service area.

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

C · 58
Avg Safety Score
630
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
12
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0031 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged
$164K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$67,361
Median Household Income
897
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hinckley Town Water System serves a community with a median household income of $67,361 and an estimated 897 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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

Hinckley 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Millard 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Hinckley Town Water System compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Barium 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Barium at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $8,175

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,090
10 years
$18,180
20 years
$36,360

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,000 (one-time) vs. $18,180 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

Hinckley Town Water System (EPA ID: UTAH14004) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 630 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 84635 in Hinckley.

Average Home Safety Score: C (58/100)

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

Violation History

5 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 8 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
November 14, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
November 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
September 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 5 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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
84635 0.0031 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hinckley Town Water System (UTAH14004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hinckley Town Water System water safe to drink?

Hinckley Town Water System has recorded 5 health-based violations 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 Hinckley Town Water System serve?

Hinckley Town Water System serves approximately 630 people across 1 ZIP code in Utah.

Where does Hinckley 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
116
Unknown Material
210
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: 630
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

Is water from Hinckley Town Water System safe to drink?
Hinckley Town Water System has a C safety grade based on 12 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Hinckley Town Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Barium, Total Coliform. 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 Hinckley Town Water System serve?
Hinckley Town Water System serves approximately 630 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hinckley Town Water System's water source?
Hinckley Town Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hinckley Town Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0031 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hinckley Town Water System's service area?
The Hinckley Town Water System service area has a median household income of $67,361. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hinckley Town Water System get its water?
Hinckley 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. 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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