What was found in Roosevelt'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 | 600 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 156.4 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 469.16 µg/L — CEDARVIEW MONTWELL SSD · 445 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 177.025 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 43.72 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 76.035 µg/L — MYTON CITY · 1,075 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 32.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 59.84 µg/L — MYTON CITY · 1,075 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.75 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 34.365 µg/L — MYTON CITY · 1,075 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 24.59 µg/L — MYTON CITY · 1,075 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17.755 µg/L — MYTON CITY · 1,075 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.85 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.88 µg/L — MYTON CITY · 1,075 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.33 µg/L — MYTON CITY · 1,075 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.88 µg/L — CEDARVIEW MONTWELL SSD · 445 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.925 µg/L — CEDARVIEW MONTWELL SSD · 445 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.3 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.2 µg/L — MYTON CITY · 1,075 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7000 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0053 mg/L 35% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM · 8,000 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Roosevelt
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM | 8,000 |
| MYTON CITY | 1,075 |
| CEDARVIEW MONTWELL SSD | 445 |
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt tap water
Is Roosevelt tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Roosevelt. 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 Roosevelt?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Roosevelt, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Roosevelt's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Roosevelt include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.