What was found in Benson'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 | 1700 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BENSON CULINARY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 743 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BENSON CULINARY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 743 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 113.9 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BENSON CULINARY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 743 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 89.755 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BENSON CULINARY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 743 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.16 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BENSON CULINARY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 743 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BENSON CULINARY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 743 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.9900 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BENSON CULINARY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 743 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.7850 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: BENSON CULINARY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 743 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.3500 pCi/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BENSON CULINARY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 743 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0042 mg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BENSON CULINARY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT · 743 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Benson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BENSON CULINARY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | 743 |
Frequently asked questions about Benson tap water
Is Benson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Benson. 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 Benson?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Benson, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Benson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Benson include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, Lead. 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.