Water System Report UT

Alpine City

EPA ID: UTAH25007 ยท 10,200 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Alpine City (UTAH25007): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Alpine City has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 10,200 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
10,200
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$737K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$138,524
Median Household Income
65,531
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Alpine City serves a community with a median household income of $138,524 and an estimated 65,531 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Alpine 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

Alpine City (EPA ID: UTAH25007) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 10,200 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

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 accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0012 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 Alpine City (UTAH25007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpine City water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Alpine City in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Alpine City serve?

Alpine City serves approximately 10,200 people across 2 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Alpine 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
58

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Alpine City safe to drink?
Alpine City earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Alpine City meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Alpine City serve?
Alpine City serves approximately 10,200 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Alpine City's water source?
Alpine City draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Alpine City's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Alpine City's service area?
The Alpine City service area has a median household income of $138,524. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Alpine City get its water?
Alpine 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Alpine City, UT: Serves 10K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah25007/
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