Current Noncompliance UT

Cottonwood Coves Inc.

EPA ID: UTAH18172 ยท 350 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cottonwood Coves Inc. (UTAH18172): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 2 violations as unresolved at Cottonwood Coves Inc. - roughly 350 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

350
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
5
Contaminants Flagged
$426K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cottonwood Coves Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$73,469
Median Household Income
37,548
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
15%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Cottonwood Coves Inc. have a median household income of $73,469 and about 37,548 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% 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

Cottonwood Coves Inc.'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.

Elevated 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

53 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 8 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Interlaken Town
350 people
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350 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Cottonwood Coves Inc. (EPA ID: UTAH18172) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 350 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 84107 in Salt Lake City.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 4 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
October 2, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 2, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0011 mg/L No 2024-12-31

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

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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 available EPA compliance records for Cottonwood Coves Inc. (UTAH18172) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cottonwood Coves Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Cottonwood Coves Inc. serve?

Cottonwood Coves Inc. serves approximately 350 people across 1 ZIP code in Utah.

Where does Cottonwood Coves Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 8 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Cottonwood Coves Inc. serve? ▼
Cottonwood Coves Inc. serves approximately 350 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cottonwood Coves Inc.'s water source? ▼
Cottonwood Coves Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cottonwood Coves Inc.'s water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0011 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Cottonwood Coves Inc.? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Cottonwood Coves Inc. have a median household income of $73,469 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cottonwood Coves Inc. get its water? ▼
Cottonwood Coves Inc.'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cottonwood Coves Inc. (UT): 8 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah18172/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cottonwood Coves Inc. (UT): 8 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah18172/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Cottonwood Coves Inc. (EPA ID: UTAH18172) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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