Green Hills Country Estates
EPA ID: UTAH29053 · 237 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Green Hills Country Estates (UTAH29053): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Green Hills Country Estates, 1 violation is listed as unresolved - those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 237 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Green Hills Country Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Green Hills Country Estates serves a community with a median household income of $118,555 and an estimated 2,814 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Green Hills Country Estates'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 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
Detected Contaminants
How Green Hills Country Estates compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Gross Alpha at 7 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Radium-226 at 1 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 1 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.
Contaminant 0700 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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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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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
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 Radium | 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 | Contaminant 0700 | 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 | Radionuclides | 7 | Yes |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | 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.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. Find the right filter →
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 | 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.
- 84317 - Huntsville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Green Hills Country Estates (UT): 7 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/utah29053/
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