Francis Town Water System
EPA ID: UTAH22004 · 1,700 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Francis Town Water System (UTAH22004): 1 violation on record since 2021. While 1 violation did appear in Francis Town Water System's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 1,700 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Francis Town Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Francis Town Water System have a median household income of $122,024 and about 9,096 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Francis Town Water System'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
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
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Francis Town Water System (EPA ID: UTAH22004) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 1,700 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2021 | Benzo(a)pyrene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo(a)pyrene | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0025 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 Francis Town Water System (UTAH22004) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Francis Town Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Francis Town Water System; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Francis Town Water System serve?
Francis Town Water System serves approximately 1,700 people across 2 ZIP codes in Utah.
Where does Francis Town Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Francis Town Water System (UT): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah22004/
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