Water Quality in Orem, UT (84601)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 84601.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 33 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

32,330

Population

32

Water Systems

35

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (32)

Provo City

All resolved
Purchased surface water 116,288 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Orem City Water System

All resolved
Purchased surface water 98,129 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lehi City

All resolved
Purchased surface water 79,978 people served
25 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Eagle Mountain City

All resolved
Purchased surface water 61,266 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Saratoga Springs City

Purchased surface water 58,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Spanish Fork City

All resolved
Groundwater 47,169 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pleasant Grove City

2 health-based
Groundwater 40,000 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

American Fork City

All resolved
Groundwater 39,045 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Springville City

All resolved
Groundwater 35,516 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sundance Lodge

Groundwater 370 people served
0 violations

Windy Ridge Pipeline & Res Operating Co

Groundwater 353 people served
0 violations

Altamont Campground

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Vivian Park - Utah County

Groundwater 275 people served
0 violations

Utah County - Canyon Glen Park

Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations

Big Spring School Camp

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Bear Canyon Picnic Area

Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations

Kolob Campground

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Chalet Cafe

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Aspen Grove Family Camp (Byu Alumni)

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Rock Canyon Campground

Groundwater 115 people served
0 violations

Utah County - Upper Falls Park

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Dry Creek - Lone Fir Campground

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Perrys Boat Camp

Purchased groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Stewart Cascadelands Sub

Purchased groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Magpie Campground

Purchased groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Heber Ranger District

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Beaver Creek Campground

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

Whiskey Springs Picnic Area

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Utah Lake State Park

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Smith Rescue Med

Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Carter/Hoover

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Provo

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

8 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Orem (84601) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 35.

Fewer violations 86th percentile More violations

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.

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