Water System Report UT

West Jordan City Water System

EPA ID: UTAH18020 ยท 117,025 people served ยท 11 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for West Jordan City Water System (UTAH18020): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at West Jordan City Water System - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 117,025 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 75
Avg Safety Score
117,025
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0023 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$432K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Jordan City Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$94,051
Median Household Income
386,739
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Jordan City Water System serves a community with a median household income of $94,051 and an estimated 386,739 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

West Jordan City Water System'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 56% 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. 24 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Utah

Provo City
116,288 people
B 1 violation
C 0 violations
B 5 violations
Sandy City Water System
99,750 people
C 22 violations
Jordan Valley Wcd
99,335 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $927
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $291
Total Estimated Cost $1,618

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 $1,618 (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

West Jordan City Water System (EPA ID: UTAH18020) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 117,025 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (75/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 11 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0023 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

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

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 West Jordan City Water System (UTAH18020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Jordan City Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for West Jordan City Water System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does West Jordan City Water System serve?

West Jordan City Water System serves approximately 117,025 people across 11 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does West Jordan City Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
348
Detections
5
Latest sample
2/21/2024
Highest analyte
PFHxA: 4.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxA 4.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 4.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 3.1 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from West Jordan City Water System safe to drink?
West Jordan City Water System earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
West Jordan City Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does West Jordan City Water System serve?
West Jordan City Water System serves approximately 117,025 people with drinking water across 11 ZIP codes.
What is West Jordan City Water System's water source?
West Jordan City Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in West Jordan City Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0023 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of West Jordan City Water System's service area?
The West Jordan City Water System service area has a median household income of $94,051. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does West Jordan City Water System get its water?
West Jordan City Water System'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). West Jordan City Water System, UT: Serves 117K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah18020/
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