What was found in Beaver'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1800 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1710 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 477.25 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 100.165 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 42.65 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 15.035 pCi/L 100% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 12.475 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.59 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7.395 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.5 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.49 µg/L — MANDERFIELD CULINARY WATER COMPANY · 55 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.9 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.225 pCi/L 25% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.5 pCi/L — MANDERFIELD CULINARY WATER COMPANY · 55 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.8700 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.39 µg/L — MANDERFIELD CULINARY WATER COMPANY · 55 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.9850 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0064 mg/L 43% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM · 3,500 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Beaver
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BEAVER CITY WATER SYSTEM | 3,500 |
| MANDERFIELD CULINARY WATER COMPANY | 55 |
Frequently asked questions about Beaver tap water
Is Beaver tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Beaver. 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 Beaver?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Beaver, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Beaver's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Beaver include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.