What was found in Magna's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4790 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4365 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 493.325 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 413.14 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 258 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 53.02 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 45.24 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 34.63 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.9 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 15.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.815 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 11 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8.6 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 6.53 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 5.6 µg/L 112% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 µg/L Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.2 pCi/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.6385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.25 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.9800 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT · 32,100 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Magna
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MAGNA WATER DISTRICT | 32,100 |
Frequently asked questions about Magna tap water
Is Magna tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Magna. 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 Magna?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Magna, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Magna's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Magna include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Lithium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.