What was found in Nephi'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 | 3695 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 3282 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 227.825 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 180.3 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 94.75 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 14.4 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 12.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.045 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.72 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.24 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.07 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.55 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 2.4 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.775 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7750 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NEPHI CITY · 7,122 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Nephi
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEPHI CITY | 7,122 |
Frequently asked questions about Nephi tap water
Is Nephi tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Nephi. 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 Nephi?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Nephi, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Nephi's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Nephi include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, 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.