Green Hills Country Estates
EPA ID: UTAH29053 · 237 people served · 1 ZIP code
Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Green Hills Country Estates, 7 violations are 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 Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 5 (2023) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Green Hills Country Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
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.
About 2% of homes in Weber County, Utah rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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.
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
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.
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.
Average Home Safety Score: D (43/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 2, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
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 |
| 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 sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84317 | 0.011 mg/L | No | N/A |
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.
- 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?
Green Hills Country Estates has recorded 7 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
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.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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