What was found in Veyo'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 | 900 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 1493.7 µg/L — VEYO CULINARY WATER ASSN · 500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1100 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: VEYO CULINARY WATER ASSN · 500 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2013
Highest in the city: 310.26 µg/L — VEYO CULINARY WATER ASSN · 500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 206 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 304.08 µg/L — VEYO CULINARY WATER ASSN · 500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 230 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2013 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 37.99 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 19.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 11 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.525 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2013 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2013 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.13 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2013
Highest in the city: 4.64 pCi/L — VEYO CULINARY WATER ASSN · 500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2013
Highest in the city: 3.26 µg/L — VEYO CULINARY WATER ASSN · 500 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.865 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the city: VEYO CULINARY WATER ASSN · 500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.49 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 2.6 µg/L — VEYO CULINARY WATER ASSN · 500 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.85 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: VEYO CULINARY WATER ASSN · 500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: VEYO CULINARY WATER ASSN · 500 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.226 pCi/L 25% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00060 mg/L 4% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SANTA CLARA CITY · 9,000 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0054 mg/L — VEYO CULINARY WATER ASSN · 500 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Veyo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SANTA CLARA CITY | 9,000 |
| VEYO CULINARY WATER ASSN | 500 |
Frequently asked questions about Veyo tap water
Is Veyo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Veyo. 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 Veyo?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Veyo, Utah to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Veyo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Veyo 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.