What was found in Lehi'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 | 1700 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 850 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 237.8 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 209.29 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 41.975 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 36.065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.14 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 21.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.21 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 8.6 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8.335 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.635 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.22 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.295 pCi/L — AMERICAN FORK CITY · 39,045 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 4.92 µg/L 246% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 2 µg/L Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.56 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6590 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 1.3 pCi/L — AMERICAN FORK CITY · 39,045 people · 2013 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LEHI CITY · 93,446 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0037 mg/L — AMERICAN FORK CITY · 39,045 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lehi
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LEHI CITY | 93,446 |
| AMERICAN FORK CITY | 39,045 |
Frequently asked questions about Lehi tap water
Is Lehi tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Lehi. 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 Lehi?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lehi, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lehi's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lehi include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Copper. 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.