Is Salt Lake City, UT Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Salt Lake City tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 13 of 14 ZIP codes show detections above EPA health guidelines, primarily for lithium. A certified filter is recommended for households that want an additional layer of protection.
Where Does Salt Lake City Get Its Water?
Water in Salt Lake City, UT is provided by 5 public water systems: SALT LAKE CITY WATER SYSTEM, HOLLIDAY WATER COMPANY, JORDAN VALLEY WCD, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH and VA MEDICAL CENTER SLC.
How Is Salt Lake City Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using chloramines and free chlorine and ozone and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes air stripping, conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), direct filtration, groundwater disinfection, membrane filtration, post-ozone biofiltration and slow sand filtration.
What's in Salt Lake City Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Salt Lake City public water systems. 13 of 14 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 98 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 13 ZIPs | Above guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| HFPO-DA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Salt Lake City
Based on EPA monitoring data, 13 of 14 ZIP codes in Salt Lake City have recorded detections above EPA health guidelines. Sensitive populations such as infants, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems may benefit from an additional layer of protection such as a certified point-of-use filter.
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This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Salt Lake City Tap Water
Is Salt Lake City tap water safe to drink?
Salt Lake City tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 13 of 14 ZIP codes show contaminant levels above EPA health-based guidelines. A certified point-of-use filter adds an extra layer of protection.
What contaminants are in Salt Lake City tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Salt Lake City water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, HFPO-DA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Salt Lake City get its drinking water?
Salt Lake City receives water from 5 public water systems, including SALT LAKE CITY WATER SYSTEM.
Do I need a water filter in Salt Lake City?
If your ZIP code is among those with detections above EPA health guidelines, choose a filter certified for the specific contaminants shown in your ZIP report. Reverse osmosis is generally the broadest option for PFAS, lithium, and many other dissolved contaminants.
How often is Salt Lake City tap water tested?
Public water systems in Salt Lake City are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-11-11.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Salt Lake City
- 84101 - Coates and Corums South Gale, Salt Lake City tap water report Higher concern
- 84102 - Woodmansee, Salt Lake City tap water report Higher concern
- 84103 - Nobhill, Salt Lake City tap water report Higher concern
- 84104 - Burlington Addition East, Salt Lake City tap water report Higher concern
- 84105 - Whitaker, Salt Lake City tap water report Higher concern
- 84106 - Windsor Circle, Salt Lake City tap water report Higher concern
- 84111 - West Drive, Salt Lake City tap water report Higher concern
- 84112 - Arlington Hills, Salt Lake City tap water report Higher concern
- 84113 - Yalecrest Park, Salt Lake City tap water report Higher concern
- 84116 - Riverside, Salt Lake City tap water report Higher concern
- 84138 - Triad Center, Salt Lake City tap water report Higher concern
- 84143 - Salt Lake City tap water report Higher concern
- 84148 - Salt Lake City tap water report Some concern
- 84150 - Cloverwood, Salt Lake City tap water report Higher concern
Water utilities serving Salt Lake City, UT
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- MURRAY CITY WATER SYSTEMAction advised
- SALT LAKE CITY WATER SYSTEMAction advised
- UNIVERSITY OF UTAHAction advised
- VA MEDICAL CENTER SLCSome concern
Also covers / overlaps with
- Salt Lake City CCD, UT · Township
- Magna CCD, UT · Township
- Millcreek, UT
- South Salt Lake, UT