Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in WEST JORDAN, Utah
Tap water in WEST JORDAN, Utah receives a grade of D (60/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by 2 public water systems, primarily JORDAN VALLEY WCD. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Arsenic significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; PFAS contamination. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in WEST JORDAN's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utilities serving WEST JORDAN.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 29.5 ppb, 492x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Arsenic significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.933 ppb, 233x above the EWG health guideline of 0.004 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 30.0 ppb, 200x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for JORDAN VALLEY WCD (system ID UTAH18027) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Water systems serving WEST JORDAN
WEST JORDAN is served by 2 public water systems. Click any utility to see its complete grade card and treatment plant contact info.
JORDAN VALLEY WCD
- Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
- Arsenic significantly above health guideline
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
WEST JORDAN CITY WATER SYSTEM
- PFAS contamination
- Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
- Arsenic significantly above health guideline
Recommended filters for WEST JORDAN
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in WEST JORDAN's water supply.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC reduction.
Reverse osmosis certified for arsenic (NSF/ANSI 58)
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All contaminants detected in WEST JORDAN's tap water
Every contaminant identified, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal. Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
34.9 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 581× over |
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
1.1 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 275× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
33.1 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 220× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
18.3 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 183× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
7.84 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 131× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
1.86 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 93× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
7.95 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 80× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
20.2 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 51× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
10.1 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 51× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
3.02 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 30× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
3.15 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 22× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
1.12 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 22× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.376 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 13× over |
| Nitrate and nitrite* Inorganic |
1.49 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 11× over |
| Nitrate and nitrite Inorganic |
1.49 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 11× over |
| Uranium* Radiological |
2.04 pCi/L | 0.43 | 20.0 | 30 | 30 | 0.43 | — | 4.8× over |
| Uranium Radiological |
2.04 pCi/L | 0.43 | 20.0 | 30 | 30 | 0.43 | — | 4.8× over |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
0.349 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
46.3 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
2.52 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
0.032 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Barium* Heavy metal |
53.3 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
53.3 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentane sulfonic acid (PFPeS) PFAS |
0.07 ppt | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Selenium* Heavy metal |
1.95 ppb | 30.0 | 50.0 | 20 | 40 | 30 | — | Below guideline |
| Selenium Heavy metal |
1.95 ppb | 30.0 | 50.0 | 20 | 40 | 30 | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
1.76 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
1.29 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid* Disinfection byproduct |
0.0933 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.0933 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
0.808 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
0.762 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.354 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
0.312 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride* Inorganic |
0.461 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Lithium Other |
31.0 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.461 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines, California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
Treatment plant contact info
For service issues, water quality concerns, or to request a Consumer Confidence Report from JORDAN VALLEY WCD.