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Utah County, Utah: environmental and disease records
Cancer mortality in Utah County is 118.1 deaths per 100,000 people per year against a U.S. rate of 143.2. The strongest disease signals are Melanoma of the skin deaths at 1.6 times the U.S. rate and Brain & nervous system deaths at 1.3 times the U.S. rate. Federal databases place 3,625 regulated facilities, sites and hazards inside the county, led by NPDES wastewater discharge permit (2,910), Rail grade crossing (190), Gas station (mapped facility) (174). One correctional facility operates in the county. EPA AirToxScreen estimates a lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics of 20 in a million, driven mainly by formaldehyde.
Rates are age-adjusted per 100,000 people. A cancer signal is marked significant when the lower bound of its 95 percent confidence interval is above the U.S. rate. Facility counts use active federal records located inside the county boundary. Approximate county center: 40.1771, -111.6908.
Cancer deaths and new cases versus the United States
Source: NCI and CDC State Cancer Profiles, both sexes, all ages. Sorted by the ratio of the county rate to the U.S. rate.
| Cancer | Measure | County rate | U.S. rate | Times U.S. | 95% interval | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thyroid | New cases | 24.4 | 13 | 1.88xSignificant | 22.6 to 26.4 | 2019-2023 |
| Thyroid | Deaths | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.6x | 0.5 to 1.3 | 2020-2024 |
| Melanoma of the skin | Deaths | 3.1 | 2 | 1.55xSignificant | 2.4 to 4 | 2020-2024 |
| Brain & nervous system | Deaths | 5.6 | 4.4 | 1.27xSignificant | 4.6 to 6.6 | 2020-2024 |
| Brain & nervous system | New cases | 7.8 | 6.2 | 1.26xSignificant | 6.7 to 9 | 2019-2023 |
| Melanoma of the skin | New cases | 29.5 | 23.8 | 1.24xSignificant | 27.2 to 31.9 | 2019-2023 |
| Childhood cancer (under 15) | Deaths | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.21x | 1.4 to 3.5 | 2020-2024 |
| Leukemia | Deaths | 6.7 | 5.7 | 1.18x | 5.7 to 8 | 2020-2024 |
| Childhood cancer (under 15) | New cases | 19.1 | 16.4 | 1.16x | 16.4 to 22.2 | 2019-2023 |
| Non-Hodgkin lymphoma | Deaths | 5.4 | 4.8 | 1.13x | 4.4 to 6.5 | 2020-2024 |
| Non-Hodgkin lymphoma | New cases | 19.6 | 18.5 | 1.06x | 17.7 to 21.6 | 2019-2023 |
| Kidney & renal pelvis | Deaths | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.06x | 2.8 to 4.5 | 2020-2024 |
| Leukemia | New cases | 14 | 14.5 | 0.97x | 12.4 to 15.6 | 2019-2023 |
| Bladder | Deaths | 3.9 | 4.1 | 0.95x | 3 to 4.8 | 2020-2024 |
| All cancer | New cases | 414.2 | 453.4 | 0.91x | 405.7 to 422.8 | 2019-2023 |
| Kidney & renal pelvis | New cases | 16.1 | 17.9 | 0.9x | 14.4 to 17.8 | 2019-2023 |
| Stomach | Deaths | 2.4 | 2.7 | 0.89x | 1.8 to 3.1 | 2020-2024 |
| Pancreas | Deaths | 9.8 | 11.3 | 0.87x | 8.4 to 11.2 | 2020-2024 |
| Pancreas | New cases | 11.9 | 13.9 | 0.86x | 10.5 to 13.5 | 2019-2023 |
| All cancer | Deaths | 118.1 | 143.2 | 0.82x | 113.4 to 122.9 | 2020-2024 |
| Bladder | New cases | 14.8 | 18.7 | 0.79x | 13.1 to 16.6 | 2019-2023 |
| Esophagus | New cases | 3.4 | 4.6 | 0.74x | 2.6 to 4.3 | 2019-2023 |
| Stomach | New cases | 4.1 | 6.6 | 0.62x | 3.3 to 5.1 | 2019-2023 |
| Liver & bile duct | New cases | 5.2 | 8.7 | 0.6x | 4.3 to 6.2 | 2019-2023 |
| Liver & bile duct | Deaths | 3.8 | 6.6 | 0.58x | 3 to 4.7 | 2020-2024 |
| Esophagus | Deaths | 2.1 | 3.7 | 0.57x | 1.6 to 2.8 | 2020-2024 |
| Lung & bronchus | Deaths | 10.9 | 30.2 | 0.36x | 9.5 to 12.4 | 2020-2024 |
| Lung & bronchus | New cases | 16.4 | 51.8 | 0.32x | 14.7 to 18.2 | 2019-2023 |
Mortality measures versus the U.S. county median
Source: County Health Rankings, built from CDC National Vital Statistics System death records. The comparison value is the median of all U.S. counties.
| Measure | County | U.S. median | Difference | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premature death | 5,321.1 | 9,842.6 | -46% | years of life lost before age 75 per 100,000 |
| Life expectancy | 79.4 | 75.3 | +5% | years |
| Child mortality | 43.8 | 59.8 | -27% | deaths under age 18 per 100,000 |
| Infant mortality | 5.1 | 6.2 | -18% | deaths under age 1 per 1,000 live births |
| Injury deaths | 48.5 | 96.9 | -50% | deaths per 100,000 |
| Drug overdose deaths | 11.9 | 28.6 | -58% | deaths per 100,000 |
Air toxics and air quality
EPA AirToxScreen 2020
Lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics: 20 in a million. EPA treats 100 in a million as the upper end of acceptable risk and 1 in a million as the goal.
- Formaldehyde11.86 per million
- Carbon Tetrachloride2.5 per million
- Naphthalene1.31 per million
- Benzene0.98 per million
EPA Air Quality Index 2025
Monitored on 365 days: 206 good, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse. Median AQI 48, peak 109.
Regulated facilities, sites and hazards by type
3,625 active records inside the county from EPA ECHO, TRI, Superfund, Brownfields, NPDES, EIA, FAA, FRA and corrections data.
- NPDES wastewater discharge permit2,910
- Rail grade crossing190
- Gas station (mapped facility)174
- Auto repair or body shop (mapped facility)130
- Small hazardous waste generator49
- Toxic chemical release facility (TRI)33
- TRI reporting facility32
- Brownfield property20
- Air permit holder (minor source)17
- Large hazardous waste generator11
- Heliport10
- Major air pollution source9
- Dry cleaner (mapped facility)9
- Gas power plant6
- Scrapyard (mapped facility)6
- Large greenhouse gas emitter4
- Hazardous waste transporter3
- EPA air quality monitor2
- Public airport2
- Commercial airport2
- Hydroelectric plant2
- Correctional facility (prison or jail)1
- Landfill (mapped facility)1
- Wind power plant1
- Wastewater plant (mapped facility)1
Highest-severity records
The 25 records with the highest Envyrofax severity in the county, with the agency identifier to cite in a records request.
- Severity 7.7
Staker & Parson- Spanish Fork Facility, Spanish Fork
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution), Lead. Reports carcinogens. 12,738 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 8466WJCKBP2276N (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.6
Mcwane Ductile-Utah, Provo
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Manganese compounds, Zinc compounds, Manganese And Manganese Compounds, Lead compounds and 3 more. 889,733 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 84601PCFCS2550S (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.5
Point Of The Mountain Facilities, Lehi
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution), Lead, Polycyclic aromatic compounds, Mercury and 1 more. Reports carcinogens. 9,043 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 84043STKRP11700 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.2
Valmont Coatings Intermountain Galvanizing, Lindon
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Zinc compounds, Lead. Reports carcinogens. 3,544 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 84042NTRMN1085W (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.1
Klune Industries Inc, Spanish Fork
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Chromium, Nickel, Nitric acid. Reports carcinogens. 2,255 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 84660TLFLX1800N (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.1
Mcwane Ductile - Utah, Provo
TRI reporting facility.
EPA FRS registry ID 110000470026 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 7
Springville City Wwtp, Springville
NPDES wastewater discharge permit. Penalties $12,300.
EPA FRS registry ID 110010919373 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 7
American Fork Batch Plant, American Fork
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution), Lead. Reports carcinogens. 1,633 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 8400WMRCNF618E1 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 6.8
Texas Instruments- Lehi Fab, Lehi
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Ammonia, Hydrogen fluoride, Fluorine, Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) and 3 more. 82,818 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 84043MCRNT1550E (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 6.7
Universal Industrial Sales Inc., Lindon
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Manganese, Zinc compounds, Lead. Reports carcinogens. 640 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 84042NVRSL165W4 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 6.6
Talons Cove Batch Plant, Eagle Mountain
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution), Lead. Reports carcinogens. 531 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 8400WTLNSC413EA (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 6.5
Schuff Steel, Lindon
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Manganese, Chromium, Nickel, Lead. Reports carcinogens. 453 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 8404WSCHFF325SG (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 6.5
Spanish Fork City Corporation, Spanish Fork
NPDES wastewater discharge permit. Penalties $35,860.
EPA FRS registry ID 110001148311 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 6.5
Springville Concrete Batch Plant, Springville
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution), Lead. Reports carcinogens. 359 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 8466WSPRNG16SUT (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 6.4
Hydro Extrusion Usa Llc, Spanish Fork
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Copper, Lead, Chromium, Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds. Reports carcinogens. 306 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 84660CRSSN1550N (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 6.3
Liberty Safe & Security Inc, Payson
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Chromium, Manganese, Nickel, Copper and 3 more. Reports carcinogens. 226 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 84651LBRTY1199W (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 6.3
Payson City Wwtp, Payson
NPDES wastewater discharge permit. Penalties $24,357.
EPA FRS registry ID 110061865272 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 6.1
Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. - Eagle Mountain, Eagle Mountain
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Ammonia, Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size). 10,577 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 8400WTYSNF3817N (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 6
U.S. Army National Guard Camp Williams Ranges, Riverton
TRI reporting facility.
EPA FRS registry ID 110037148501 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 5.9
Im Flash Technologies Llc, Lehi
TRI reporting facility.
EPA FRS registry ID 110056968376 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 5.9
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. - Eagle Mountain, Eagle Mountain
TRI reporting facility.
EPA FRS registry ID 110070676919 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 5.8
Senergy Petroleum Llc - Provo Bulk Plant, Provo
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Toluene, Cyclohexane, Ethylbenzene, Benzene and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 42 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 8460WSNRGY55E68 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 5.6
Harsco Metals Plant 12, Vineyard
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Manganese compounds, Manganese And Manganese Compounds, Lead compounds, Lead And Lead Compounds. 2,638 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 84057HRSCCCOGEN (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 5.5
Ibc Advanced Technologies Inc., American Fork
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Toluene, Methanol, Mercury compounds. 1,838 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 8400WBCDVN856EA (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 5.5
Mona Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mona
NPDES wastewater discharge permit. Penalties $22,581.
EPA FRS registry ID 110045506662 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
Correctional facilities
Prisons, jails and corrections operations with an EPA facility record, and the drinking water and wastewater compliance attached to them.
Utah County Jail Patrol Expansion, Spanish Fork
- EPA FRS registry ID
- 110072200452
- Wastewater permit
- Yes
Discovery / public records
Records to request for Utah County
Utah state cancer registry
Cancer incidence counts by census tract or ZIP code, by cancer type and year (de-identified). Any cancer cluster inquiries or investigations in Utah County, and their findings.
Utah vital statistics office
Death certificate counts by cause of death and residence tract or ZIP code, and the years behind the mortality measures above.
Utah health department, environmental epidemiology
Health consultations or assessments by ATSDR or the state health department covering the county, and any exposure investigations.
Utah environmental agency and the U.S. EPA regional office
Compliance history, inspection reports, notices of violation, penalties and enforcement actions for each facility above, cited by EPA FRS registry ID.
Utah drinking water program
Violation notices, sampling results and sanitary surveys for the public water systems serving the county, including any system serving a correctional facility.
Department of corrections or county sheriff
Water testing, grievances and environmental health inspections for the correctional facilities listed above.
Each Envyrofax address report includes a printable records request worksheet with the custodian and the exact request wording per finding.