What was found in Perry'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 | 3410.78 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 238.935 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 184.175 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 67.72 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 54.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 8.82 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.67 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.285 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.93 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 2 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.485 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.44 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7000 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PERRY CITY · 6,570 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Perry
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PERRY CITY | 6,570 |
Frequently asked questions about Perry tap water
Is Perry tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Perry. 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 Perry?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Perry, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Perry's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Perry include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lithium. 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.