Water Quality in Salt Lake City, UT (84104)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 84104.
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 94 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
23,420
Population
24
Water Systems
95
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
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
Mount Olympus Waters
Eimac-Div Of Varian
Mt. Dell Golf Course
Upl Substation
Western Metals Recycling
All resolvedTimp Marina Boat Club
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Crystal Lake
Winco Foods Pure Water Tech Billings
Pure Water Tech Luckys Market Missoula
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Deerfield
Camp Oakley (Sorensen Research)
Nelson Ricks Creamery
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2021
How Does This Compare?
Salt Lake City (84104) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 95.
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.