Historical Compliance Records UT

Grantsville City

EPA ID: UTAH23002 ยท 16,284 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Grantsville City (UTAH23002): 27 EPA violations in the last five years. In the five-year tracking period, Grantsville City filed 27 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 16,284 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
16,284
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
27
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0021 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
27
Contaminants Flagged
$409K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grantsville City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$99,822
Median Household Income
71,629
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Grantsville City serves a community with a median household income of $99,822 and an estimated 71,629 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Grantsville City'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Grantsville City compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2005 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Utah

White City Wid
15,800 people
0 violations
B 7 violations
2 violations
Santaquin City
17,532 people
B 1 violation
Holliday Water Company
15,000 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Grantsville City (EPA ID: UTAH23002) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 16,284 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 27 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 27 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 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2067 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2046 Other Violation 1 No
Benzene Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2051 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
0.0021 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Grantsville City (UTAH23002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grantsville City water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Grantsville City; its 27 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Grantsville City serve?

Grantsville City serves approximately 16,284 people across 2 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Grantsville City get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
290

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Grantsville City safe to drink?
Grantsville City has a C safety grade based on 27 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Grantsville City's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene, Contaminant 2110. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Grantsville City serve?
Grantsville City serves approximately 16,284 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Grantsville City's water source?
Grantsville City draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Grantsville City's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0021 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Grantsville City's service area?
The Grantsville City service area has a median household income of $99,822. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Grantsville City get its water?
Grantsville City'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Grantsville City (UT): 27 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah23002/
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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

Grantsville City (EPA ID: UTAH23002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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