Summit County Service Area #3
EPA ID: UTAH22105 · 600 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Summit County Service Area #3 (UTAH22105): 10 EPA violations in the last five years. 10 total violations across five years at Summit County Service Area #3 - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 600 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Summit County Service Area #3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Summit County Service Area #3 serves a community with a median household income of $129,981 and an estimated 24,731 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Summit County Service Area #3'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Summit County Service Area #3 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 2 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.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Gross Alpha at 1 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Radium-226 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Summit County Service Area #3 (EPA ID: UTAH22105) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 600 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: 10 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, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Radium-226 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Barium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Barium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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 Summit County Service Area #3 (UTAH22105) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Summit County Service Area #3 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Summit County Service Area #3; its 10 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Summit County Service Area #3 serve?
Summit County Service Area #3 serves approximately 600 people across 2 ZIP codes in Utah.
Where does Summit County Service Area #3 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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