Water System Report UT

Copperton Improvement District

EPA ID: UTAH18005 · 990 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Copperton Improvement District has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 990 residents.

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

990
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$559K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Copperton Improvement District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$117,667
Median Household Income
110,785
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Copperton Improvement District serves a community with a median household income of $117,667 and an estimated 110,785 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

Copperton Improvement District'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Salt Lake County, Utah rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,000
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $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

Copperton Improvement District (EPA ID: UTAH18005) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 990 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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

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 Copperton Improvement District (UTAH18005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Copperton Improvement District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Copperton Improvement District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Copperton Improvement District serve?

Copperton Improvement District serves approximately 990 people across 6 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Copperton Improvement District 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
246
Unknown Material
64
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 990
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?
Copperton Improvement District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Copperton Improvement District serve?
Copperton Improvement District serves approximately 990 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Copperton Improvement District's water source?
Copperton Improvement District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Copperton Improvement District's service area?
The Copperton Improvement District service area has a median household income of $117,667. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Copperton Improvement District get its water?
Copperton Improvement District'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.
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