Current Health-Based Noncompliance UT 7 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

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

237
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$646K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$118,555
Median Household Income
2,814
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Groundwater

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.

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
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Green Hills Country Estates compares to EPA limits

Combined Radium 1 pCi/L (20% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 5 pCi/L

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

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $32,305

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $42,310 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

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 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.

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

What contaminants are in Green Hills Country Estates's water?
Detected contaminants include Gross Alpha, Radium-226, Radium-228, Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
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 maximum detected lead level is 0.011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Green Hills Country Estates's service area?
The Green Hills Country Estates service area has a median household income of $118,555. 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 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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