Water System Report UT

Taylorsville-bennion Id

EPA ID: UTAH18021 · 67,098 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Taylorsville-bennion Id has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 67,098 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

67,098
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$416K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Taylorsville-bennion Id Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,754
Median Household Income
249,428
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Taylorsville-bennion Id serves a community with a median household income of $90,754 and an estimated 249,428 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Taylorsville-bennion Id'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

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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
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. 14 detections recorded. 2 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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Eagle Mountain City
61,266 people
B 18 violations
B 6 violations
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58,000 people
B 1 violation
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57,080 people
0 violations
Logan City Water System
55,540 people
B 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $267
Total Estimated Cost $1,867

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 $1,867 (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

Taylorsville-bennion Id (EPA ID: UTAH18021) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 67,098 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 5 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Taylorsville-bennion Id (UTAH18021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taylorsville-bennion Id water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Taylorsville-bennion Id has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Taylorsville-bennion Id serve?

Taylorsville-bennion Id serves approximately 67,098 people across 6 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Taylorsville-bennion Id 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.

Samples collected
406

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 →

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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
0
Unknown Material
17,354
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 67,098
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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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

Should I use a water filter?
Taylorsville-bennion Id meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Taylorsville-bennion Id serve?
Taylorsville-bennion Id serves approximately 67,098 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Taylorsville-bennion Id's water source?
Taylorsville-bennion Id draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Taylorsville-bennion Id's service area?
The Taylorsville-bennion Id service area has a median household income of $90,754. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Taylorsville-bennion Id get its water?
Taylorsville-bennion Id'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.
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