What was found in Roy'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 | 1300 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 424.9 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 280 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 38.3 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 31.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 29.1 µg/L 194% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 25.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 18.045 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.175 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.015 pCi/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.69 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.105 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 2 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.9500 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5600 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM · 38,800 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Roy
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM | 38,800 |
Frequently asked questions about Roy tap water
Is Roy tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Roy. 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 Roy?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Roy, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Roy's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Roy include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Fluoride, TTHM. 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.