What was found in Lehi'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 4000 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1837.7 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 340.5 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 247 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 59.6 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 41.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.2 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 21.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 16.2 µg/L 162% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.6 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 10.8 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.2 pCi/L 55% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 7.7 µg/L 385% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.3 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0037 mg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lehi
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LEHI CITY | 93,446 |
| AMERICAN FORK CITY | 39,045 |
Frequently asked questions about Lehi tap water
Is Lehi tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Lehi. 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 Lehi?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lehi, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lehi's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lehi include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, 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.