What was found in Santaquin'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 | 1684.5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 377.4 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 305.8 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 80.9 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 24.9 µg/L 166% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 17.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 15.6 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 15.5 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.4 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.3 pCi/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.3 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.1 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0033 mg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Santaquin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SANTAQUIN CITY | 17,532 |
| SALEM CITY | 9,298 |
Frequently asked questions about Santaquin tap water
Is Santaquin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Santaquin. 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 Santaquin?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Santaquin, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Santaquin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Santaquin 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.