Water System Report UT

Summit County Service Area #3

EPA ID: UTAH22105 · 600 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Summit County Service Area #3 reported no EPA violations for its service population of 600.

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

600
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Summit County Service Area #3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$132,412
Median Household Income
33,306
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Summit County Service Area #3 serves a community with a median household income of $132,412 and an estimated 33,306 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
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 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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 62% 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. 13 detections recorded. 4 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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D 0 violations
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $900
PFAS Treatment $425
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,725

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 $1,725 (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 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 4 ZIP codes across 2 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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs 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 County Service Area #3 (UTAH22105) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Summit County Service Area #3 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Summit County Service Area #3 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Summit County Service Area #3 serve?

Summit County Service Area #3 serves approximately 600 people across 4 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Summit County Service Area #3 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
0
Unknown Material
215
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 600
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 County Service Area #3 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Summit County Service Area #3 serve?
Summit County Service Area #3 serves approximately 600 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Summit County Service Area #3's water source?
Summit County Service Area #3 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Summit County Service Area #3's service area?
The Summit County Service Area #3 service area has a median household income of $132,412. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Summit County Service Area #3 get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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