What was found in Bicknell'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 | 1390 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 218.29 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.1 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 8.62 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.775 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 5.8 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.155 pCi/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.61 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.6505 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.9800 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.9500 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.8900 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.7900 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0112 mg/L 75% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BICKNELL TOWN · 380 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bicknell
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BICKNELL TOWN | 380 |
| BICKNELL BOTTOMS | 45 |
Frequently asked questions about Bicknell tap water
Is Bicknell tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Bicknell. 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 Bicknell?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Bicknell, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bicknell's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bicknell include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Lead, 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.