Drinking water quality · 2024
What's in West Jordan, UT tap water
65 contaminants were measured in the West Jordan, UT water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 65
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Service area
- UT
state-level CCR
Approaching the limit (≥ 80%)
PFAS — EPA UCMR5 (2023–2025)
3 PFAS compounds detected in West Jordan, UT
The EPA finalized the first-ever federal drinking-water limits for six PFAS compounds in April 2024. These numbers come straight from EPA's UCMR5 lab dataset — every U.S. system serving more than 3,300 people tested every PFAS sample at an entry point to its distribution system. PFAS not listed below were either tested and not detected, or not yet sampled.
PFHxA
● Detected (no federal limit)Measured 4.6 ng/LSample year 2024Samples 1 detect / 8
PFPeA
● Detected (no federal limit)Measured 4.2 ng/LSample year 2024Samples 1 detect / 8
PFBS
● Detected (no federal limit)Measured 3.1 ng/LSample year 2024Samples 1 detect / 8
PWSID UTAH18020 · Source: EPA UCMR5. Limits per EPA's April 2024 PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation. PFAS values reported in nanograms per liter (ng/L) — note that 1 ng/L = 1 part per trillion.
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
West Jordan, UT's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 4 sources.
Source
4ground water
- WELL #3 REPL-1
- BARNEY CREEK
- FIRE STATION
- WELL
Treatment
3treatment plants
- WELL NO. 3 CHLORINATOR
- FIRE STATION WELL #4 CHLORINATOR
- JORDAN HILLS BOOSTER STATION CHLORINATOR
Distribution
15storage units
Also buys water from JORDAN VALLEY WCD.
Source: EPA SDWIS facilities inventory. Methodology.
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Treatment technique violationHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent Sep 2015resolved
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent Mar 1991resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 52.07 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Approaching the limit |
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 38.3129 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Chlorite | 0.36 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 1 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| BromoformA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| BromodichloromethaneA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 1.840863462 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ChloroformA trihalomethane formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water. | 5.958740318 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| DibromochloromethaneA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 0.7347 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.21 NTUAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand | Not detected mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | Not detectedAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 110.098 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Bicarbonate | 143.683 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 4.108AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 190.934 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.636AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 472.613 uS/cmAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 1.79 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 291.8 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 2.51 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 3.7 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 30 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0.35 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| RadonA naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater. | Not detected pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 3.98 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.58 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 1.34 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Cyanide | 0.439 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Asbestos | Not detected MFLMinimumSystem-wide | 7 MFLMCL | None detected |
| NitriteA compound from fertilizer runoff, sewage, and erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 1 mg/LMCL | None detected |
| Ammonia | 0.3 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| BromideA naturally occurring salt found in source water. | 8 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 47.045 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 64.9 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 164 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 1 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 1 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 49.8 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.4 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Antimony | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Beryllium | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Cadmium | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | Not detected mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| SilicaA naturally occurring compound from sand and rock. | Not detected mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Thallium | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Vanadium | 0 ug/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| ZincA naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 3.06 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 35 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 46.492 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | 6.707 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater. | 14.36 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 16.978 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 1.838 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.27 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 2.292 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 26.2 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 12 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptosporidium | Not detectedAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0 %AverageSystem-wide | 0 %MCLG | None detected |
| Giardia lamblia | 1.5AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Source: West Jordan, UT's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required to publish. The numbers on this page are the utility's own. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
People also ask about West Jordan, UT's water
+Is West Jordan, UT tap water safe to drink in 2024?
Every one of the 65 contaminants measured in West Jordan, UT's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report is below its federal limit. "Safe" under the EPA's drinking-water standards is health-based, not aesthetic — but by those standards, no measured contaminant in this report exceeds its enforceable threshold. Individual health concerns (e.g. immunocompromised, infant, pregnancy) may warrant additional filtering regardless of compliance.
+What contaminants are in West Jordan, UT tap water?
65 contaminants were measured in West Jordan, UT's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and inorganic chemicals. 8 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Are any contaminants in West Jordan, UT tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: HAA5. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from West Jordan, UT's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is West Jordan, UT's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2024 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.
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