Many mobile home parks rely on external water sources, but aging infrastructure can lead to contamination before the water reaches residents, resulting in untested and unregulated conditions.

The lack of clear avenues for assistance or regulatory enforcement for residents of mobile home parks raises significant public health concerns.

In contrast to other states, Utah has taken proactive steps to enforce safe drinking water standards in mobile home parks, providing a model for better regulation.

A recent report by the Associated Press has uncovered alarming statistics, revealing that nearly 70% of mobile home parks have violated safe drinking water rules over the past five years.

Experts like Esther Sullivan from the University of Colorado point out that financial constraints often force mobile home residents to endure poor living conditions imposed by landowners.

Many residents tolerate unsafe conditions, with one woman recounting eight years of dealing with sewage backups and contaminated water.

Over half of mobile home parks have failed to conduct required contaminant tests or have inaccurately reported their results, indicating a troubling trend of repeat violations.

Colt Smith from Utah's Division of Drinking Water emphasized the oversight and lack of awareness surrounding mobile home parks, many of which remain unregulated or poorly monitored.