Historical Compliance Records UT

Oquirrh Mountain Water Company

EPA ID: UTAH23076 · 2,500 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Oquirrh Mountain Water Company (UTAH23076): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. While 3 violations did appear in Oquirrh Mountain Water Company's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 2,500 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0087 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$383K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Oquirrh Mountain Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$102,313
Median Household Income
57,470
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Oquirrh Mountain Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $102,313 and an estimated 57,470 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Oquirrh Mountain Water Company'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
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

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Oquirrh Mountain Water Company compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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.

Radium-228 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.

Gross Alpha 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

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 $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 $1,600 (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

Oquirrh Mountain Water Company (EPA ID: UTAH23076) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 2,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 84074 in Tooele.

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, 2022 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha 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
0.0087 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 Oquirrh Mountain Water Company (UTAH23076) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oquirrh Mountain Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Oquirrh Mountain Water Company; 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 Oquirrh Mountain Water Company serve?

Oquirrh Mountain Water Company serves approximately 2,500 people across 1 ZIP code in Utah.

Where does Oquirrh Mountain Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Oquirrh Mountain Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Gross Alpha, Radium-226, Radium-228. 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 Oquirrh Mountain Water Company serve?
Oquirrh Mountain Water Company serves approximately 2,500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Oquirrh Mountain Water Company's water source?
Oquirrh Mountain Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Oquirrh Mountain Water Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0087 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Oquirrh Mountain Water Company's service area?
The Oquirrh Mountain Water Company service area has a median household income of $102,313. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Oquirrh Mountain Water Company get its water?
Oquirrh Mountain Water Company'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

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3

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