What was found in La Verkin'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-Nitrite | 1129.5 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1077 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 290.5 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 46.8 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 15.28 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.6 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.69 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.28 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 3 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.85 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.59 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.375 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.99 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7950 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5100 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM · 4,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving La Verkin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM | 4,500 |
Frequently asked questions about La Verkin tap water
Is La Verkin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving La Verkin. 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 La Verkin?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for La Verkin, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in La Verkin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in La Verkin include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, 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.