What was found in Vernon'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: VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST · 302 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1300 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST · 302 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 197.1 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST · 302 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 141.24 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST · 302 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 115.7 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST · 302 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.96 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST · 302 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST · 302 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.01 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST · 302 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.79 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST · 302 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST · 302 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST · 302 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.195 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST · 302 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST · 302 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST · 302 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Vernon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VERNON WATERWORKS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST | 302 |
Frequently asked questions about Vernon tap water
Is Vernon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Vernon. 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 Vernon?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Vernon, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Vernon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Vernon 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.