Health Violations Found UT 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Marysvale Town Water System

EPA ID: UTAH16003 · 380 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Marysvale Town Water System encountered 5 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed — today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 380 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.

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

B · 74
Avg Safety Score
380
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0043 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
6
Contaminants Flagged
$258K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$38,688
Median Household Income
984
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
77th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marysvale Town Water System serves a community with a median household income of $38,688 and an estimated 984 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 83% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Marysvale 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Garfield 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

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Marysvale 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

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.

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

Radium-228 at 1 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.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Marysvale Town Water System (EPA ID: UTAH16003) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 380 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (74/100)

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
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 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
84712 0.0043 mg/L No N/A
84750 0.0009 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Marysvale Town Water System (UTAH16003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marysvale Town Water System water safe to drink?

Marysvale Town 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 Marysvale Town Water System serve?

Marysvale Town Water System serves approximately 380 people across 3 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Marysvale 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
16
Galvanized — Replacement Required
18
Unknown Material
310
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 380
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 Marysvale Town Water System safe to drink?
Marysvale Town Water System earns a B safety grade with 5 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Marysvale Town Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Total Organic Carbon, Radium-228, Stage 1 DBP Rule. 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 Marysvale Town Water System serve?
Marysvale Town Water System serves approximately 380 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Marysvale Town Water System's water source?
Marysvale Town Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Marysvale Town Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0043 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Marysvale Town Water System's service area?
The Marysvale Town Water System service area has a median household income of $38,688. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Marysvale Town Water System get its water?
Marysvale 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Marysvale Town Water System (EPA ID: UTAH16003) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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