Water Quality in Utah
559 water systems • 2 cities • EPA SDWIS Data
Overview
Utah ranks 7th among all U.S. states for total drinking water violations, out of 51 states tracked. The state has 71,655 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record across 559 water systems serving 2 cities. None of the recorded violations are classified as health-based, indicating no contaminant was measured above safe EPA thresholds. Utah's total violation count is 102% above the national average. Water systems in Utah serve approximately 3,702,006 people. The most frequently cited contaminants in Utah violations include Coliform (TCR), Nitrate, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium.
Cities with Most Violations in Utah
| # | City | Violations | Health-Based | Water Systems | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monument Valley | 795 | 0 | 3 | 1,303 |
| 2 | Aneth | 5 | 0 | 2 | 192 |
Largest Cities in Utah
| # | City | Population | Violations | Water Systems |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monument Valley | 1,303 | 795 | 3 |
| 2 | Aneth | 192 | 5 | 2 |
All Cities in Utah
| City | Population | Violations | Health Violations | Contaminants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Valley | 1,303 | 795 | 0 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloroethylene +60 more |
| Aneth | 192 | 5 | 0 | Coliform (TCR) |
Water Quality in Other States
Data Sources
Drinking water data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Only active community water systems (CWS) serving 100+ people are included.