Current Health-Based Noncompliance UT 7 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Green Hills Country Estates

EPA ID: UTAH29053 ยท 237 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Green Hills Country Estates (UTAH29053): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Green Hills Country Estates, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 237 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

237
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
11
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.011 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
5
Contaminants Flagged
$646K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Green Hills Country Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$118,555
Median Household Income
2,814
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
28%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Green Hills Country Estates have a median household income of $118,555 and about 2,814 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Green Hills Country Estates's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

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

41 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $32,305

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$21,155
10 years
$42,310
20 years
$84,620

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $42,310 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Green Hills Country Estates (EPA ID: UTAH29053) is a community water system in Utah that serves approximately 237 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 84317 in Huntsville.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 4 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
October 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
October 2, 2023 Groundwater Rule Health-based Addressed (current)
October 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
April 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Gross Alpha 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 MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting 7 Yes
Combined Uranium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Radium-226 Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Radium-228 Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)

Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, ion exchange, lime softening. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.011 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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 available EPA compliance records for Green Hills Country Estates (UTAH29053) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Hills Country Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Green Hills Country Estates. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Green Hills Country Estates serve?

Green Hills Country Estates serves approximately 237 people across 1 ZIP code in Utah.

Where does Green Hills Country Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 11 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Green Hills Country Estates serve? ▼
Green Hills Country Estates serves approximately 237 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Green Hills Country Estates's water source? ▼
Green Hills Country Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Green Hills Country Estates's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.011 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Green Hills Country Estates? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Green Hills Country Estates have a median household income of $118,555 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Green Hills Country Estates get its water? ▼
Green Hills Country Estates's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Green Hills Country Estates (UT): 7 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah29053/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Green Hills Country Estates (EPA ID: UTAH29053) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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