Current Noncompliance UT 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Axtell Community Service Distribution

EPA ID: UTAH20051 ยท 300 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Axtell Community Service Distribution (UTAH20051): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In the federal compliance data used here, Axtell Community Service Distribution has 2 violations listed as open; the utility serves approximately 300 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

300
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$273K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Axtell Community Service Distribution Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$74,731
Median Household Income
5,002
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
45%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Axtell Community Service Distribution have a median household income of $74,731 and about 5,002 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 45% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Axtell Community Service Distribution's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
5th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Axtell Community Service Distribution (EPA ID: UTAH20051) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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: 6 resolved, 1 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
July 5, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 19, 2025 E. COLI Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Nitrate Non-health-based Archived
November 18, 2024 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved
October 2, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 21, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence 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 Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Nitrate Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
E. COLI Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0013 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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 Axtell Community Service Distribution (UTAH20051) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Axtell Community Service Distribution 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 Axtell Community Service Distribution serve?

Axtell Community Service Distribution serves approximately 300 people across 2 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Axtell Community Service Distribution get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 9 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 Axtell Community Service Distribution serve? ▼
Axtell Community Service Distribution serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Axtell Community Service Distribution's water source? ▼
Axtell Community Service Distribution draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Axtell Community Service Distribution's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0013 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). 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 Axtell Community Service Distribution? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Axtell Community Service Distribution have a median household income of $74,731 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 45% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Axtell Community Service Distribution get its water? ▼
Axtell Community Service Distribution's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. 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.). Axtell Community Service Distribution: 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah20051/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Axtell Community Service Distribution: 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah20051/}
}

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Axtell Community Service Distribution (EPA ID: UTAH20051) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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