Metals · 2024
Mercury in St George, UT tap water
St George, UT's 2024 Mercury measurement is below the federal limit.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Range City of St. George Groundwater Sources | 0–0.2 ug/L | None set |
Reported level Washington County Water Conservancy District Sources Quail Creek WTP | Not detected ug/L | None set |
Reported level Washington County Water Conservancy District Sources Sand Hollow Wells | Not detected ug/L | None set |
Verbatim from St George, UT's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Mercury
A toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff.
Long-term exposure above the federal limit can damage the kidneys.
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People also ask
+Is there Mercury in St George, UT tap water?
Yes — St George, UT's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Mercury at 0–0.2 ug/L. St George, UT's 2024 Mercury measurement is below the federal limit.
+What's the federal limit for Mercury in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Mercury. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Mercury?
A toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. Long-term exposure above the federal limit can damage the kidneys.
+Where does this Mercury measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Mercury entry from the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report published by the St George, 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/st-george/2024/source.