Community Water System · PWS UTAH18007
Granger-Hunter Improvement District
Salt Lake City, Utah 84170 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 121,083 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.
- 121,083
- People served
- 85
- EPA violations
- 3
- Health-based
- No PFAS
- UCMR5 result
The verdict
EPA records 85 drinking-water violations at Granger-Hunter Improvement District, 4% of them health-based - below the Utah per-system average.
- 85
- Total EPA violations on record
- 4%
- Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
- 121,083
- People served by this system
- 0
- PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)
Water Quality Snapshot: Granger-Hunter Improvement District
Granger-Hunter Improvement District is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 121,083 residents in Salt Lake City, Utah (Salt Lake County) through 27,680 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 85 total violations for this system , of which 3 (4%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 47 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2019.
The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Lead and Copper Rule, recorded in 6 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.
Across Utah, EPA tracks 1,068 public water systems serving 3,870,776 people, with 169,784 cumulative violations and 10,671 health-based violations on record. About 98% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 159 violations. Statewide, 91 of 129 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (70.5%).
Granger-Hunter Improvement District's 85 violations sit below the Utah average.
All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.
System Details
- System Type
- Community
- Owner Type
- Local
- Connections
- 27,680
- County
- Salt Lake
- School/Daycare
- No
- MCL Violations
- 3
- Monitoring Violations
- 47
- Treatment Tech Violations
- 0
Violation History
Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.
| Contaminant | Category | Count | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | MR | 6 | 2019 |
| Nitrate | MR | 3 | 2010 |
| Coliform (TCR) | MCL | 3 | 2000 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | MON | 3 | 2017 |
| Coliform (TCR) | MR | 2 | 1994 |
| Chlordane | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| 2,3,7,8-TCDD | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Endothall | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Endrin | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Coliform (TCR) | Other | 1 | 1994 |
| Aldicarb sulfoxide | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Diquat | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Carbofuran | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| LASSO | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Dinoseb | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Dalapon | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| BHC-GAMMA | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| 2,4,5-TP | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Simazine | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| OXAMYL | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Aldicarb sulfone | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Aldicarb | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Picloram | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | MR | 1 | 1994 |
PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)
Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 522 samples detected PFAS.
| Contaminant | Date | Result | MRL | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFMBA | 9/11/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | 9/11/2023 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| ADONA | 9/11/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpS | 9/11/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBA | 9/11/2023 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 4:2 FTS | 9/11/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 8:2 FTS | 9/11/2023 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NEtFOSAA | 9/11/2023 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeA | 9/11/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| HFPO-DA | 9/11/2023 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeS | 9/11/2023 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBS | 9/11/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NMeFOSAA | 9/11/2023 | <6.00 ppt | 6.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMPA | 9/11/2023 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxS | 9/11/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFEESA | 9/11/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NFDHA | 9/11/2023 | <20.00 ppt | 20.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 6:2 FTS | 9/11/2023 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 9/11/2023 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpA | 9/11/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFTA | 9/11/2023 | <8.00 ppt | 8.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFNA | 9/11/2023 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOS | 9/11/2023 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOA | 9/11/2023 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDA | 9/11/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDoA | 9/11/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxA | 9/11/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFUnA | 9/11/2023 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFTrDA | 9/11/2023 | <7.00 ppt | 7.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxA | 8/22/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDoA | 8/22/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDA | 8/22/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOA | 8/22/2023 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOS | 8/22/2023 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFNA | 8/22/2023 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxS | 8/22/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBS | 8/22/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFTA | 8/22/2023 | <8.00 ppt | 8.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NMeFOSAA | 8/22/2023 | <6.00 ppt | 6.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NEtFOSAA | 8/22/2023 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFEESA | 8/22/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFUnA | 8/22/2023 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFTrDA | 8/22/2023 | <7.00 ppt | 7.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpA | 8/22/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NFDHA | 8/22/2023 | <20.00 ppt | 20.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeA | 8/22/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 8/22/2023 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeS | 8/22/2023 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMBA | 8/22/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMPA | 8/22/2023 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
Verify This Water System
The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Granger-Hunter Improvement District.
EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:
View PWS ID UTAH18007 on SDWISSource: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search
Utah Drinking Water Authority
Utah's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.
Find UT regulator via EPA SDWISViolation Timeline
Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.
| Year (latest) | Contaminant | Category | Count | EPA Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | 6 | SDWIS / UTAH18007 / 5000 |
| 2017 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | MON | 3 | SDWIS / UTAH18007 / 8000 |
| 2010 | Nitrate | MR | 3 | SDWIS / UTAH18007 / 1040 |
| 2000 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | 3 | SDWIS / UTAH18007 / 3100 |
| 1994 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | 2 | SDWIS / UTAH18007 / 3100 |
| 1994 | Chlordane | MR | 1 | SDWIS / UTAH18007 / 2959 |
| 1994 | 2,3,7,8-TCDD | MR | 1 | SDWIS / UTAH18007 / 2063 |
| 1994 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | MR | 1 | SDWIS / UTAH18007 / 2039 |
| 1994 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | MR | 1 | SDWIS / UTAH18007 / 2035 |
| 1994 | Endothall | MR | 1 | SDWIS / UTAH18007 / 2033 |
| 1994 | Endrin | MR | 1 | SDWIS / UTAH18007 / 2005 |
| 1994 | Coliform (TCR) | Other | 1 | SDWIS / UTAH18007 / 3100 |
| 1994 | Aldicarb sulfoxide | MR | 1 | SDWIS / UTAH18007 / 2043 |
| 1994 | Diquat | MR | 1 | SDWIS / UTAH18007 / 2032 |
| 1994 | Carbofuran | MR | 1 | SDWIS / UTAH18007 / 2046 |
How Granger-Hunter Improvement District Compares
Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.
| Metric | Granger-Hunter Improvement District | Utah avg | Federal benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total violations | 85 | 159 | SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach |
| Health-based violations | 3 | 10 | Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL |
| PFAS detection | None | 70.5% | EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt |
| Population served | 121,083 | 3,624 | Sizing context for compliance burden |
Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 1,068 regulated public water systems in Utah.
Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
| Contaminant | Federal MCL / Action Level | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) | Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique |
| Arsenic | 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) | Health-based MCL since 2006 |
| Total Coliform | Treatment technique (RTCR) | Indicator organism, monitoring trigger |
| PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) | 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) | Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026) |
| Nitrate (as N) | 10 mg/L | Acute health risk for infants |
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