Water Quality in Salt Lake City, UT (84009)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 84009.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 30 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 85% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
44,186
Population
14
Water Systems
31
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Salt Lake City Water System
Granger-Hunter Improvement District
West Jordan City Water System
Sandy City Water System
All resolvedJordan Valley Wcd
South Jordan City
Central Utah Wcd
Taylorsville-Bennion Id
Herriman City Municipal Water Department
All resolvedUniversity Of Utah
1 health-basedKearns Improvement District
All resolvedRiverton City Water System
Energy Solutions
Koa Of Ely Campground
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2021
How Does This Compare?
Salt Lake City (84009) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 31.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.