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Park City Water System

Park City, Utah 84060 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 8,875 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

8,875
People served
62
EPA violations
8
Health-based
5 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 62 drinking-water violations at Park City Water System, 13% of them health-based - below the Utah per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 5 PFAS compounds.

62
Total EPA violations on record
13%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
8,875
People served by this system
5
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Park City Water System

Park City Water System is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 8,875 residents in Park City, Utah (Summit County) through 5,649 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 62 total violations for this system , of which 8 (13%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 40 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2012.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 6 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 5 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 6.7 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

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%).

Park City Water System's 62 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.

PFAS Detected

5 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
8,875
Total Violations
62
Health-Based Violations
8
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
5,649
County
Summit
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
4
Monitoring Violations
40
Treatment Tech Violations
4

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 1992
Antimony, Total MR 5 2012
Antimony, Total MCL 4 2009
Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 2006
Chlorine MR 3 2011
Nitrate MR 3 2011
Coliform (TCR) Other 2 1992
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 1 1993
Asbestos MR 1 1996
Styrene MR 1 1993
Benzene MR 1 1993
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 1 1993
Trichloroethylene MR 1 1993
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 1 1993
Carbon tetrachloride MR 1 1993
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 1 1993
Gross Beta Particle Activity MR 1 1990
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 1 1993
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 1 1993
Toluene MR 1 1993
Xylenes, Total MR 1 1993
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 1 1993
Vinyl chloride MR 1 1993
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 1990
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 1 1993
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 1 1993
CHLOROBENZENE MR 1 1993
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 1 1993
Tetrachloroethylene MR 1 1993
Ethylbenzene MR 1 1993

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 25 of 522 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
HFPO-DA 9/25/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/25/2024 4.30 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFPeA 9/25/2024 5.80 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFMPA 9/25/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/25/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/25/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/25/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/25/2024 6.70 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
PFHpS 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/25/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/25/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/25/2024 4.80 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
ADONA 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/25/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/25/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/25/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/25/2024 4.20 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFDA 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/25/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/25/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/25/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/25/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/25/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/25/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/25/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/25/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/25/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/25/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/25/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/25/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/25/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/25/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/25/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/25/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/25/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/25/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/25/2024 <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 Park City Water System.

Federal Source of Truth

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 UTAH22011 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

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 SDWIS

Violation 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
2012 Antimony, Total MR 5 SDWIS / UTAH22011 / 1074
2011 Chlorine MR 3 SDWIS / UTAH22011 / 0999
2011 Nitrate MR 3 SDWIS / UTAH22011 / 1040
2009 Antimony, Total MCL 4 SDWIS / UTAH22011 / 1074
2006 Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 SDWIS / UTAH22011 / 0200
1996 Asbestos MR 1 SDWIS / UTAH22011 / 1094
1993 1,2-Dichloroethane MR 1 SDWIS / UTAH22011 / 2980
1993 Styrene MR 1 SDWIS / UTAH22011 / 2996
1993 Benzene MR 1 SDWIS / UTAH22011 / 2990
1993 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 1 SDWIS / UTAH22011 / 2378
1993 Trichloroethylene MR 1 SDWIS / UTAH22011 / 2984
1993 1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 1 SDWIS / UTAH22011 / 2977
1993 Carbon tetrachloride MR 1 SDWIS / UTAH22011 / 2982
1993 1,2-Dichloropropane MR 1 SDWIS / UTAH22011 / 2983
1993 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 1 SDWIS / UTAH22011 / 2968

How Park City Water System Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Park City Water System Utah avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 62 159 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 8 10 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 5 compounds 70.5% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 8,875 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Park City Water System water safe to drink?
Park City Water System (PWS ID: UTAH22011) has 62 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 5 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 8,875 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Park City Water System serve?
Park City Water System serves 8,875 people in Park City, Utah. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 5,649 service connections.
What type of violations does Park City Water System have?
Park City Water System has 62 total violations: 8 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 40 monitoring/reporting violations, and 4 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Park City Water System water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 5 PFAS compounds in Park City Water System's water supply: PFBS, PFPeA, PFOS, PFOA, PFHxA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Park City Water System use?
Park City Water System uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.