Oquirrh Mountain Water Company
EPA ID: UTAH23076 · 2,500 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Oquirrh Mountain Water Company (UTAH23076): 3 violations on record since 2021. Per the federal file, all 3 violations logged for Oquirrh Mountain Water Company carry a resolved status, and around 2,500 people get water from this system.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Oquirrh Mountain Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Oquirrh Mountain Water Company have a median household income of $102,313 and about 57,470 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Oquirrh Mountain Water Company's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
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
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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
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 | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Radium-226 | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0121 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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.
- 84074 - Tooele
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oquirrh Mountain Water Company (UT): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah23076/
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