What was found in Ballard's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1159.04 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BALLARD WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 1,005 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 13.78 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BALLARD WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 1,005 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BALLARD WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 1,005 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BALLARD WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 1,005 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.99 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BALLARD WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 1,005 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.8 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BALLARD WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 1,005 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.005 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BALLARD WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 1,005 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BALLARD WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 1,005 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BALLARD WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 1,005 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0041 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BALLARD WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 1,005 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ballard
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BALLARD WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | 1,005 |
Frequently asked questions about Ballard tap water
Is Ballard tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Ballard. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Ballard?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ballard, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ballard's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ballard include Copper, TTHM, Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.