Water Quality in Salt Lake City, UT
171 water systems serving 577,262 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Salt Lake City water systems is 3.2 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 11789 |
| Health-based violations | 1197 |
| Lead action level violations | 0 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Salt Lake City
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salt Lake City tap water safe to drink?
Salt Lake City tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Salt Lake City, Utah?
Salt Lake City has 171 public water systems serving approximately 577,262 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 3.2 ppb. There are 11789 total violations on record.
Does Salt Lake City have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 3.2 ppb across Salt Lake City's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. No lead action level violations are currently reported.
How many water utilities serve Salt Lake City?
171 public water systems are registered in Salt Lake City, Utah with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 577,262 people.