Current Noncompliance UT

Cedar Fort Water System

EPA ID: UTAH25009 ยท 400 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cedar Fort Water System (UTAH25009): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Federal compliance records for Cedar Fort Water System list 1 open violation that has not yet been resolved - the utility serves approximately 400 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.

Data: EPA SDWIS

400
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
6
Contaminants Flagged
$470K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cedar Fort Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$105,576
Median Household Income
49,116
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
1%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cedar Fort Water System serves a community with a median household income of $105,576 and an estimated 49,116 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Cedar Fort Water System'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
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

25 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 38% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cedar Fort Water System compares to EPA limits

Lead 2 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 2 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead 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 $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Cedar Fort Water System (EPA ID: UTAH25009) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 400 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 84005 in Eagle Mountain.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 1 archived, 1 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
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 20, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Nickel Inorganic 2 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.006 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 Cedar Fort Water System (UTAH25009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar Fort Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Cedar Fort Water System serve?

Cedar Fort Water System serves approximately 400 people across 1 ZIP code in Utah.

Where does Cedar Fort Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Cedar Fort Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. 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 Cedar Fort Water System serve?
Cedar Fort Water System serves approximately 400 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cedar Fort Water System's water source?
Cedar Fort Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cedar Fort Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cedar Fort Water System's service area?
The Cedar Fort Water System service area has a median household income of $105,576. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cedar Fort Water System get its water?
Cedar Fort Water System'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.). Cedar Fort Water System (UT): 9 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah25009/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Cedar Fort Water System (EPA ID: UTAH25009) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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