Water System Report UT

Hi-country Estates #1

EPA ID: UTAH18147 · 373 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike many utilities its size, Hi-country Estates #1 carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 373 people.

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

373
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$541K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hi-country Estates #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$117,800
Median Household Income
71,115
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
4%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hi-country Estates #1 serves a community with a median household income of $117,800 and an estimated 71,115 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hi-country Estates #1'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

26 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% 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. 2 detections recorded.

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 PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $2,400 (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

Hi-country Estates #1 (EPA ID: UTAH18147) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 373 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 84096 in Herriman.

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: 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 Hi-country Estates #1 (UTAH18147) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hi-country Estates #1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hi-country Estates #1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hi-country Estates #1 serve?

Hi-country Estates #1 serves approximately 373 people across 1 ZIP code in Utah.

Where does Hi-country Estates #1 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
68
Unknown Material
51
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 373
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?
Hi-country Estates #1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hi-country Estates #1 serve?
Hi-country Estates #1 serves approximately 373 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hi-country Estates #1's water source?
Hi-country Estates #1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hi-country Estates #1's service area?
The Hi-country Estates #1 service area has a median household income of $117,800. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hi-country Estates #1 get its water?
Hi-country Estates #1'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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