Water System Report UT

Summit Water Distribution Company

EPA ID: UTAH22059 · 6,000 people served · 4 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Summit Water Distribution Company has supplied tap water to 6,000 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

6,000
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$883K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Summit Water Distribution Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$116,889
Median Household Income
58,634
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
22th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Summit Water Distribution Company serves a community with a median household income of $116,889 and an estimated 58,634 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Summit Water Distribution Company'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
63th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Summit County, Utah rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 52% 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. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $275
Total Estimated Cost $1,875

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 $1,875 (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

Summit Water Distribution Company (EPA ID: UTAH22059) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 6,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Summit Water Distribution Company (UTAH22059) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Summit Water Distribution Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Summit Water Distribution Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Summit Water Distribution Company serve?

Summit Water Distribution Company serves approximately 6,000 people across 4 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Summit Water Distribution Company get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
696

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
554
Unknown Material
1,860
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 6,000
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?
Summit Water Distribution Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Summit Water Distribution Company serve?
Summit Water Distribution Company serves approximately 6,000 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Summit Water Distribution Company's water source?
Summit Water Distribution Company draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Summit Water Distribution Company's service area?
The Summit Water Distribution Company service area has a median household income of $116,889. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Summit Water Distribution Company get its water?
Summit Water Distribution Company'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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