What was found in Eagle Mountain'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 | 4075 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 2140 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 220 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Copper | 145.45 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 112.38 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 43.57 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 39.195 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30.68 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 15.955 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 15.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 14.385 µg/L 144% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.84 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 11.05 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8.88 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.8 pCi/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.655 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.545 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.997 pCi/L 60% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 2.42 µg/L 121% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 2 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.2 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 2 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY · 61,266 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Eagle Mountain
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY | 61,266 |
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Mountain tap water
Is Eagle Mountain tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Eagle Mountain. 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 Eagle Mountain?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Eagle Mountain, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Eagle Mountain's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Eagle Mountain include Nitrate, Fluoride, Lithium, 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.