Metals · 2024
Magnesium in Salt Lake City, UT tap water
Salt Lake City, UT's 2024 report shows Magnesium detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Reported level Big Cottonwood WTP | 13.6 | None set |
Reported level City Creek WTP | 16.2 | None set |
Reported level Parleys WTP | 10.5 | None set |
Range Salt Lake City Wells | 45.9 | None set |
Reported level Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (JVWCD) | 16.7 | None set |
Verbatim from Salt Lake City, UT's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Magnesium
A naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness.
Not federally regulated for health; affects scaling and taste.
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People also ask
+Is there Magnesium in Salt Lake City, UT tap water?
Yes — Salt Lake City, UT's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Magnesium at 45.9. Salt Lake City, UT's 2024 report shows Magnesium detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Magnesium in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Magnesium. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Magnesium?
A naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. Not federally regulated for health; affects scaling and taste.
+Where does this Magnesium measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Magnesium entry from the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Salt Lake City, UT water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/ut/salt-lake-city/2024/source.