What was found in Mapleton'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 | 4440 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MAPLETON CITY · 14,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4024 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MAPLETON CITY · 14,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 290.72 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MAPLETON CITY · 14,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 400 µg/L — CENTRAL UTAH WCD - UTAH VALLEY · 0 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 229.95 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MAPLETON CITY · 14,000 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 102.8 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MAPLETON CITY · 14,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 168.2 µg/L — CENTRAL UTAH WCD - UTAH VALLEY · 0 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 56.445 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: CENTRAL UTAH WCD - UTAH VALLEY · 0 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 35.76 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: CENTRAL UTAH WCD - UTAH VALLEY · 0 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 18.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CENTRAL UTAH WCD - UTAH VALLEY · 0 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12.555 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CENTRAL UTAH WCD - UTAH VALLEY · 0 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CENTRAL UTAH WCD - UTAH VALLEY · 0 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.965 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAPLETON CITY · 14,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.17 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MAPLETON CITY · 14,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.605 µg/L — CENTRAL UTAH WCD - UTAH VALLEY · 0 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.4 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MAPLETON CITY · 14,000 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CENTRAL UTAH WCD - UTAH VALLEY · 0 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.925 pCi/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: MAPLETON CITY · 14,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.1 µg/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MAPLETON CITY · 14,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CENTRAL UTAH WCD - UTAH VALLEY · 0 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 2 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: MAPLETON CITY · 14,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.655 pCi/L 33% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MAPLETON CITY · 14,000 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CENTRAL UTAH WCD - UTAH VALLEY · 0 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.2000 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: MAPLETON CITY · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.0500 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: CENTRAL UTAH WCD - UTAH VALLEY · 0 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0024 mg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MAPLETON CITY · 14,000 people · 2024 | 1/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mapleton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MAPLETON CITY | 14,000 |
| CENTRAL UTAH WCD - UTAH VALLEY | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Mapleton tap water
Is Mapleton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Mapleton. 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 Mapleton?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Mapleton, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mapleton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mapleton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, 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.