What was found in Riverdale'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 | 800 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 700 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 244.3 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 193.9 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 148.4 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 49.015 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 39.055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 26.21 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 15.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.93 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.165 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 3.2 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.043 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.3 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.7000 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.0800 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00071 mg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,945 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Riverdale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM | 8,945 |
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale tap water
Is Riverdale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Riverdale. 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 Riverdale?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Riverdale, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Riverdale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Riverdale include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, Fluoride. 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.