What was found in Elsinore'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 | 3800 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ELSINORE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,105 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2600 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ELSINORE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,105 people · 2012 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 406.71 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ELSINORE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,105 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 300 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ELSINORE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,105 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 83.8 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ELSINORE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,105 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12.21 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: AUSTIN SSD · 135 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.22 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ELSINORE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,105 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.05 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELSINORE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,105 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.025 pCi/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ELSINORE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,105 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: AUSTIN SSD · 135 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.77 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: AUSTIN SSD · 135 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: AUSTIN SSD · 135 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.72 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ELSINORE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,105 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2.5 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: AUSTIN SSD · 135 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.4425 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ELSINORE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,105 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 2.4 pCi/L — AUSTIN SSD · 135 people · 2016 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.2 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: AUSTIN SSD · 135 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 2 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: ELSINORE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,105 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.54 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ELSINORE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,105 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.265 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: AUSTIN SSD · 135 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: AUSTIN SSD · 135 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: AUSTIN SSD · 135 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ELSINORE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,105 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0050 mg/L — BROOKLYN SSD · 155 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Elsinore
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ELSINORE TOWN WATER SYSTEM | 1,105 |
| BROOKLYN SSD | 155 |
| AUSTIN SSD | 135 |
Frequently asked questions about Elsinore tap water
Is Elsinore tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Elsinore. 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 Elsinore?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Elsinore, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Elsinore's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Elsinore include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.