Utah State Hospital
EPA ID: UTAH25092 · 350 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Utah State Hospital (UTAH25092): 8 EPA violations in the last five years. Beyond the 8 historical violations on Utah State Hospital's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 350 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Utah State Hospital Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Utah State Hospital serves a community with a median household income of $52,110 and an estimated 35,931 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Utah State Hospital'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Utah State Hospital compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Gross Alpha at 2 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Radium-226 at 2 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
Radium-228 at 2 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Utah State Hospital (EPA ID: UTAH25092) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 350 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 84606 in Provo.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2021 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Radium-226 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Radium-226 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 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 | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0029 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.
- 84606 - Provo
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Utah State Hospital (UTAH25092) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Utah State Hospital water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Utah State Hospital; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Utah State Hospital serve?
Utah State Hospital serves approximately 350 people across 1 ZIP code in Utah.
Where does Utah State Hospital get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Utah State Hospital (UT): 8 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah25092/
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