What was found in Hyrum'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 | 7930 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PROVIDENCE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 9,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 193.875 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PROVIDENCE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 9,690 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 180.26 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PROVIDENCE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 9,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.52 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PROVIDENCE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 9,690 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.4 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PROVIDENCE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 9,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.035 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PROVIDENCE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 9,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.92 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: PROVIDENCE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 9,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.115 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PROVIDENCE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 9,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.6 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PROVIDENCE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 9,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PROVIDENCE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 9,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PROVIDENCE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 9,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.8600 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PROVIDENCE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 9,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PROVIDENCE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 9,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PROVIDENCE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 9,690 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hyrum
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PROVIDENCE CITY WATER SYSTEM | 9,690 |
Frequently asked questions about Hyrum tap water
Is Hyrum tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Hyrum. 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 Hyrum?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hyrum, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hyrum's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hyrum include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Lead, TTHM. 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.