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WaterSafety

Salt Lake City Water System

Salt Lake City, Utah · PWSID: UTAH18026

F
Water Safety Score
54/100
381,174
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
2
Health Violations
0
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
E. coli0 presence0 presenceWithin LimitNov 1, 2017

Violation History

Contaminant 8000
MonitoringJul 1, 2017 - Aug 17, 2017
Resolved
Enforcement: 1818
Contaminant 8000
MonitoringJul 1, 2017 - Aug 17, 2017
Resolved
Enforcement: 1818
E. coli
MonitoringNov 1, 2017 - Dec 1, 2017
Resolved
Enforcement: 1822
E. coli
MonitoringNov 1, 2017 - Dec 1, 2017
Resolved
Enforcement: 1822
E. coli
MonitoringOct 1, 2017 - Dec 1, 2017
Resolved
Enforcement: 1825
E. coli
MonitoringOct 1, 2017 - Dec 1, 2017
Resolved
Enforcement: 1825
Contaminant 0700
Treatment TechniqueSep 9, 2017 - May 25, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 1838
Contaminant 0700
Treatment TechniqueSep 9, 2017 - May 25, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 1838
E. coli
MonitoringJul 1, 2018 - Jul 27, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 1844
E. coli
MonitoringJul 1, 2018 - Jul 27, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 1844

Frequently Asked Questions

Salt Lake City Water System has a Water Safety Score of F (54/100). The system serves 381,174 people and has 2 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Salt Lake City Water System has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.

The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.

If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.

Sources: EPA SDWIS, EWG Tap Water Database
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Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.