Water Quality in Salt Lake City, UT (84116)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 84116.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
38,625
Population
26
Water Systems
38
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)
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
Salt Lake City Utah Air National Guard
Northridge At Crosshollow
Great Salt Lake State Park
Brewery Mall
Mill Hollow Education Center
Camp Roger Ymca
Simpson Springs Campground
1 health-basedSnow Canyon State Park
Antelope Is. Entrance Sta
Pacificorp Summit County
Federal Aviation Admin
Big Sand Lake State Beach
Us Magnesium
All resolvedSkull Valley Water Group Llc
Contaminants 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 (84116) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 38.
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.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.