Water System Report UT

American Fork City

EPA ID: UTAH25008 · 39,045 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, American Fork City reported no EPA violations for its service population of 39,045.

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

39,045
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$568K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 4 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for American Fork City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$104,840
Median Household Income
212,576
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
20%
Pre-1986 Housing

The American Fork City serves a community with a median household income of $104,840 and an estimated 212,576 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

American Fork 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

About 1% of homes in Utah 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Roy City Water System
38,800 people
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0 violations
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39,670 people
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Pleasant Grove City
40,000 people
B 6 violations
B 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,080
Radon Mitigation $560
Water Filtration $60
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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

American Fork City (EPA ID: UTAH25008) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 39,045 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 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: 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 American Fork City (UTAH25008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is American Fork City water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, American Fork City has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does American Fork City serve?

American Fork City serves approximately 39,045 people across 5 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does American Fork 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
348

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
11,199
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 39,045
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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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

Should I use a water filter?
American Fork City meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does American Fork City serve?
American Fork City serves approximately 39,045 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is American Fork City's water source?
American Fork City draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of American Fork City's service area?
The American Fork City service area has a median household income of $104,840. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does American Fork City get its water?
American Fork 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.
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