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WATER QUALITY REPORT

Salt Lake City, UT Tap Water Quality

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

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HIGH CONCERN
Based on EPA violations and contaminant profile
KNOWN WATER ISSUES -- SALT LAKE CITY, UT
âš PFAS from Hill AFB
âš Hard water
âš Arsenic
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
1

Hill Air Force Base has been a major PFAS contamination source in the Salt Lake Valley.

2

Utah groundwater has naturally elevated arsenic levels in many areas.

3

Salt Lake City water is very hard -- scaling, taste, and appliance damage are common.

4

RO removes PFAS, arsenic, and TDS -- all relevant concerns for SLC residents.

WATER SYSTEM -- EPA SDWIS
System Name
Salt Lake City Public Utilities
EPA PWSID
UT400010
Population Served
200K
State
UT
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is Salt Lake City tap water safe to drink?

Salt Lake City 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.

Check your specific address

City-wide data is just the start. Enter your ZIP to see your exact water system's EPA report, PFAS levels, and violation history.

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