Water System Report UT

Hooper Water Improvement District

EPA ID: UTAH29006 ยท 20,820 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hooper Water Improvement District (UTAH29006): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Hooper Water Improvement District's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 20,820 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
20,820
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0033 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$472K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hooper Water Improvement District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$101,036
Median Household Income
129,391
Service Area Population
23%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
28th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hooper Water Improvement District serves a community with a median household income of $101,036 and an estimated 129,391 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hooper Water Improvement District'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
53th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $125
Total Estimated Cost $1,725

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,725 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Hooper Water Improvement District (EPA ID: UTAH29006) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 20,820 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

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

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 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
0.0033 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Hooper Water Improvement District (UTAH29006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hooper Water Improvement District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Hooper Water Improvement District 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 Hooper Water Improvement District serve?

Hooper Water Improvement District serves approximately 20,820 people across 4 ZIP codes in Utah.

Where does Hooper Water Improvement District 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
174

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Hooper Water Improvement District safe to drink?
Hooper Water Improvement District 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?
Hooper Water Improvement District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hooper Water Improvement District serve?
Hooper Water Improvement District serves approximately 20,820 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Hooper Water Improvement District's water source?
Hooper Water Improvement District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hooper Water Improvement District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0033 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hooper Water Improvement District's service area?
The Hooper Water Improvement District service area has a median household income of $101,036. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hooper Water Improvement District get its water?
Hooper Water Improvement District'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.). Hooper Water Improvement District, UT: Serves 21K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah29006/
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