Historical Compliance Records UT

Payson City Water System

EPA ID: UTAH25021 · 19,000 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Payson City Water System (UTAH25021): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. A total of 1 EPA violation spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Payson City Water System's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 19,000 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
19,000
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
1
Contaminants Flagged
$443K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Payson City Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$97,003
Median Household Income
58,190
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Payson City Water System serves a community with a median household income of $97,003 and an estimated 58,190 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Payson City 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.

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

23 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
44 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Payson City Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Comparable Water Systems

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Heber City Water System
19,000 people
C 4 violations
C 3 violations
Bluffdale Water System
20,000 people
0 violations
Santaquin City
17,532 people
B 1 violation
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,000
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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 $1,400 (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

Payson City Water System (EPA ID: UTAH25021) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 19,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 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 current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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 Payson City Water System (UTAH25021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson City Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Payson City Water System; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Payson City Water System serve?

Payson City Water System serves approximately 19,000 people across 3 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Payson City Water System 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
116

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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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

Is water from Payson City Water System safe to drink?
Payson City Water System has a C safety grade based on 1 recorded violation. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Payson City Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 1 contaminant 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 Payson City Water System serve?
Payson City Water System serves approximately 19,000 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Payson City Water System's water source?
Payson City Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Payson City Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Payson City Water System's service area?
The Payson City Water System service area has a median household income of $97,003. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Payson City Water System get its water?
Payson City 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Payson City Water System (UT): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah25021/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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