Historical Compliance Records UT

Kamas City Water System

EPA ID: UTAH22007 ยท 2,200 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Kamas City Water System (UTAH22007): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Since the flagged events, Kamas City Water System resolved all 3 violations - compliant today, 2,200 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,200
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$705K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kamas City Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$121,369
Median Household Income
10,901
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kamas City Water System serves a community with a median household income of $121,369 and an estimated 10,901 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Kamas City Water System'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Kamas City Water System compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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2,195 people
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2,078 people
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2,065 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Kamas City Water System (EPA ID: UTAH22007) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 2,200 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No N/A

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 the full compliance record for Kamas City Water System (UTAH22007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kamas City Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Kamas City Water System; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Kamas City Water System serve?

Kamas City Water System serves approximately 2,200 people across 3 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Kamas City Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Kamas City Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Kamas City Water System serve?
Kamas City Water System serves approximately 2,200 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Kamas City Water System's water source?
Kamas City Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Kamas City Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Kamas City Water System's service area?
The Kamas City Water System service area has a median household income of $121,369. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Kamas City Water System get its water?
Kamas City Water System'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Kamas City Water System (UT): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah22007/
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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

Kamas City Water System (EPA ID: UTAH22007) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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