What was found in Ephraim'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 | 4649.8 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 500 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 480 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 154 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 120 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 28.6 µg/L 286% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.7 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 19 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.4 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 4 MFL 57% of the EPA limit 7 MFL | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.6 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3.6 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.7 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.8 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.8000 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5300 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0045 mg/L 30% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ephraim
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EPHRAIM CITY | 7,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Ephraim tap water
Is Ephraim tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Ephraim. 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 Ephraim?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ephraim, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ephraim's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ephraim include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.