Drinking water quality · 2024
· Verified
What's in West Valley City, UT tap water
54 contaminants were measured in the West Valley City, UT water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 54
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Service area
- UT
state-level CCR
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
West Valley City, UT's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 2 sources.
Source
2ground water
- WELL · 2
Treatment
0treatment plants
Distribution
2storage units
Source: EPA SDWIS facilities inventory. Methodology.
Historical readings · EPA Six-Year Review (2012–2019)
1 contaminant historically over EPA limits in West Valley City, UT
Every U.S. public water system reports compliance-monitoring data to EPA. The Six-Year Review releases the 2012–2019 window as a single dataset — here's what your system reported, year by year. Values shown are the highest detection per analyte per year, compared to the federal MCL.
| Contaminant | Worst detection | EPA limit | Years (2012–2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
GROSS BETA worst: 2016 | 6.6 mrem/yr 1.6× | 4 mrem/yr | '15'16'18 |
ARSENIC worst: 2018 | 0.0039 mg/L within below national p90 | 0.01 mg/L | '15'18 |
NITRATE NITRITE worst: 2015 | 1.92 mg/L within | 10 mg/L | '15'16'18 |
NITRATE worst: 2017 | 1.9 mg/L within | 10 mg/L | '15'17'18 |
GROSS ALPHA worst: 2018 | 2.8 pCi/L within | 15 pCi/L | '15'16'18 |
CHLORINE FREE worst: 2018 | 0.6 mg/L within | 4 mg/L | '17'18'19 |
BARIUM worst: 2015 | 0.14 mg/L within near national p90 | 2 mg/L | '15'18 |
RADIUM 226 228 worst: 2016 | 0.29 pCi/L within below national p90 | 5 pCi/L | '16 |
FLUORIDE worst: 2018 | 0.2 mg/L within | 4 mg/L | '18 |
SELENIUM worst: 2018 | 0.0011 mg/L within | 0.05 mg/L | '18 |
TOLUENE worst: 2018 | 0.0006 mg/L within | 1 mg/L | '18 |
COPPER worst: 2016 | 0.131 mg/L below national p90 | — | '16'17'18 |
LEAD worst: 2015 | 0.00126 mg/L | — | '15'16'17'18 |
PWSID UTAH27086 · Source: EPA Six-Year Review 4 (2012–2019). Values are the highest detection in each calendar year; non-detect years are omitted. Year tags above show every year with a detection.
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/LMinimumSystem-wide | 10 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| BromodichloromethaneA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 0.56 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| BromoformA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 0.01 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ChloroformA trihalomethane formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water. | 1.28 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| DibromochloromethaneA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 0.16 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 381 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 2000 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.4 NTUAverageSystem-wide | 5 NTUMCL | Within the limit |
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | Not detectedAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 3.1AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.7AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 3.7 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 30 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
| RadonA naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater. | Not detected pCi/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0.3 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 76.5 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 1000 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Cyanide | 0.5 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 200 ug/LMCL | 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/LMaximumSystem-wide | 1 mg/LMCL | None detected |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 46 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thallium | 0.05 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 2 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Antimony | 0.001 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 6 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Beryllium | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| Cadmium | Not detected ug/LMaximumSystem-wide | 5 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| Chromium, TotalTotal chromium — the sum of all chromium forms, from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 100 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | Not detected ug/LMaximumSystem-wide | 2 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 2.9 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | 3 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater. | 24.5 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 0.1 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 56.2 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ZincA naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes. | 0.62 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 12 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 800 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | Not detectedMaximumLevel Detected ND/Low | 0MCLG | None detected |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acidHFPO-DA ('GenX chemicals'), a newer-generation PFAS replacement compound. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LMinimumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LMinimumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)Perfluorodecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LMinimumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)Perfluorododecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LMinimumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTeDA)Perfluorotetradecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LMinimumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)Perfluorotridecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)Perfluoroundecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LMinimumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| PFAS | Not detected ug/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Source: West Valley City, 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 Valley City, UT's water
+Is West Valley City, UT tap water safe to drink in 2024?
Every one of the 54 contaminants measured in West Valley City, 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 Valley City, UT tap water?
54 contaminants were measured in West Valley City, UT's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, pfas ("forever chemicals"), and inorganic chemicals. 22 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from West Valley City, 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 Valley City, 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.