What was found in Trenton'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 | 9000 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5040 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 112 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 66.1 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 11 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 3 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.9 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.62 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.97 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.055 pCi/L 7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 0.8900 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.7850 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0160 mg/L 107% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Trenton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TRENTON TOWN WATER SYSTEM | 490 |
Frequently asked questions about Trenton tap water
Is Trenton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Trenton. 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 Trenton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Trenton, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Trenton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Trenton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.