What was found in Eagle Mountain's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4100 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 2200 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 625 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 220 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Barium | 117 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 57.1 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 54.7 µg/L 365% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 47.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.8 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 29.3 µg/L 293% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 24.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 13 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 9.3 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.9 pCi/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.1 pCi/L 62% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 2.9 µg/L 145% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.2 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 2 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Eagle Mountain
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY | 61,266 |
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Mountain tap water
Is Eagle Mountain tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Eagle Mountain. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Eagle Mountain?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Eagle Mountain, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Eagle Mountain's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Eagle Mountain include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Lithium, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.