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WATER QUALITY REPORT

Provo, UT Tap Water Quality

What EPA data, PFAS monitoring, and independent health research reveals about Provo's drinking water -- and what you can do about it.

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MONITOR
Based on EPA violations and contaminant profile
TOP PICKS FOR PROVO
Contaminants detected in local water
#1
Waterdrop G3P800 RO
EDITORS PICK
Waterdrop  ·  ~$369
Tankless 800 GPD, removes 99%+ PFAS & lead, 10-stage filtration. Smart faucet TDS display.
#2
Aquasana SmartFlow RO
MOST CERTIFIED
Aquasana  ·  ~$449
WQA Gold Seal + NSF 42/53/58/401. Most certifications of any under-sink RO. Removes 90+ contaminants.
#3
AquaTru Under-Sink RO
EASIEST FILTER CHANGE
AquaTru  ·  ~$375
NSF 42/53/58 certified. Quick-change filters, no tools. Compact tankless design, 4-stage filtration.
Not sure which filter is right for you? Take the 3-question quiz →
KNOWN WATER ISSUES -- PROVO, UT
PFAS from military sources
Hard water
Arsenic
PFAS TESTING DATA -- EPA UCMR5
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VIOLATIONS DETECTED
Max detected: 26 ppt · 6 compounds found · 2 EPA MCL violations
Compound
Level (ppt)
EPA MCL
Health Limit
PFOSregulated
26.0
❌ >4 ppt
❌ Exceeds
PFHxSregulated
22.0
❌ >10 ppt
❌ Exceeds
PFBS
17.0
✓ Within
PFPeS
13.0
✓ Within
PFHxA
12.0
✓ Within
PFPeA
4.3
✓ Within
Water Hardness (from UCMR5): 71 mg/L as CaCO₃ — Relatively soft

Source: EPA UCMR5 national monitoring dataset · Testing period 2023–2025 · MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level (legally enforceable limit) · Health limit = EPA health advisory threshold

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
1

Provo's Utah County location places it within the PFAS contamination zone from regional military activity.

2

Utah groundwater arsenic from geological sources is elevated throughout Utah County.

3

Provo's water is hard -- TDS above 300-400 mg/L is common from mountain mineral content.

4

RO filtration addresses PFAS, arsenic, and hardness for Provo residents.

WATER SYSTEM -- EPA SDWIS
System Name
Provo City Water Division
EPA PWSID
UTAH27006
Population Served
116K
State
UT
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is Provo tap water safe to drink?

Provo water meets EPA legal standards but meeting standards is not the same as being free of contaminants. EPA limits are set based on feasibility, not always on what is safest for health. Enter your ZIP above to see the full violation history and PFAS data for your specific water system.

Do I need a water filter?

Even compliant water can contain contaminants at levels above what independent health scientists consider safe -- particularly for PFAS, lead, and chromium-6. An EPA-certified RO system removes 95-99% of all detected contaminants and costs $0.10-$0.25 per gallon, compared to $1-$3 for bottled water.

What's the best filter for this area?

For most US cities, a reverse osmosis system under the sink is the gold standard -- it removes lead, PFAS, arsenic, nitrates, fluoride, and virtually everything else. For renters, a Waterdrop D4 countertop RO requires zero installation. Enter your ZIP above to get personalized recommendations based on your actual water report.

LEAD SERVICE LINE RISK
Does your street have lead pipes?

As of October 2024, all US water utilities must publish a public inventory of their lead service lines — the pipes connecting the water main to your home. Even if your utility water tests clean at the treatment plant, lead can leach from these pipes into your tap. Homes built before 1986 are most at risk.

EPA Official Service Line Inventory →
Federal LCRR inventory data for Provo City Water Division · PWSID UTAH27006
💡 Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder or service lines. A filter certified NSF/ANSI 53 removes lead at the tap regardless of pipe material.
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