Granger-hunter Improvement District
EPA ID: UTAH18007 · 121,083 people served · 56 ZIP codes
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Granger-hunter Improvement District has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 121,083 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
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 3 (2022) to 56 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Granger-hunter Improvement District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Granger-hunter Improvement District serves a community with a median household income of $87,451 and an estimated 635,938 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Granger-hunter Improvement District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 108 detections recorded. 46 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Granger-hunter Improvement District (EPA ID: UTAH18007) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 121,083 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 56 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84118 | 0.002506 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 84123 | 0.002506 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 84128 | 0.002506 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 84129 | 0.002506 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 7 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 49 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
This system serves 56 ZIP codes:
84101 · 84102 · 84103 · 84104 · 84105 84106 · 84107 · 84108 · 84109 · 84110 84111 · 84112 · 84113 · 84114 · 84115 84116 · 84117 · 84118 · 84119 · 84120 84121 · 84122 · 84123 · 84124 · 84125 84126 · 84127 · 84128 · 84129 · 84130 84131 · 84132 · 84133 · 84134 · 84136 84138 · 84139 · 84141 · 84143 · 84144 84145 · 84147 · 84148 · 84150 · 84151 84152 · 84157 · 84158 · 84165 · 84170 84171 · 84180 · 84184 · 84189 · 84190 84199
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Granger-hunter Improvement District (UTAH18007) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Granger-hunter Improvement District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Granger-hunter Improvement District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Granger-hunter Improvement District serve?
Granger-hunter Improvement District serves approximately 121,083 people across 56 ZIP codes in Utah.
Where does Granger-hunter Improvement District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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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