University of Utah
EPA ID: UTAH18057 · 57,080 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for University of Utah (UTAH18057): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Water monitoring history for University of Utah includes 5 violations, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 57,080 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for University of Utah Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The University of Utah serves a community with a median household income of $120,469 and an estimated 24,945 residents across its service area. Approximately 90% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
University of Utah'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How University of Utah compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 12 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Utah
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
University of Utah (EPA ID: UTAH18057) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 57,080 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 23, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0055 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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 University of Utah (UTAH18057) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Utah water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for University of Utah; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does University of Utah serve?
University of Utah serves approximately 57,080 people across 3 ZIP codes in Utah.
Where does University of Utah 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 →
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ZipCheckup. (n.d.). University of Utah (UT): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah18057/
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