What was found in Layton'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 | 1170 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1170 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 983.367 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 792 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 172 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 51.6 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.11 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 37.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 16.362 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.38 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.49 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.03 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.5000 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0041 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Layton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LAYTON CITY WATER SYSTEM | 82,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Layton tap water
Is Layton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Layton. 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 Layton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Layton, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Layton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Layton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.