Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM
OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM delivers tap water graded C (67/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 87,267 residents in BRIGHAM CITY, Utah using surface water. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Arsenic detected. For questions, the utility can be reached at 801-629-8097.
Is BRIGHAM CITY tap water safe to drink?
OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM delivers tap water that earns a grade of C (67/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an average rating, with several contaminants above health guidelines but generally compliant with US legal limits.
The utility serves 87,267 residents in BRIGHAM CITY, drawing from surface water.
Public testing data identifies 12 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Trichloroacetic acid, Chloroform, Arsenic, Dichloroacetic acid, Dibromochloromethane, Radium, combined (-226 and -228), Chromium (hexavalent), Nitrate. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 33.5 ppb, 558x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 34.8 ppb, 232x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 21.4 ppb, 214x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Arsenic detected
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.233 ppb.
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Recommended water filters for BRIGHAM CITY
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
$40-$750Activated carbon is highly effective for disinfection byproducts like TTHM and HAA5.
Reverse Osmosis
$249-$750Arsenic is most effectively removed by reverse osmosis. Some specialized adsorptive filters also work.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 67/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). 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 |
33.5 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 558× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
34.8 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 232× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
21.4 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 214× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
7.2 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 120× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
12.0 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 120× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
23.8 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 60× over |
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
0.233 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 58× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
9.41 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 47× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
1.75 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 17× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
0.61 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 12× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0653 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.3× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.34 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 2.4× over |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
49.5 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
96.3 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
43.5 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
0.536 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.0583 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.223 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
0.146 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Lithium Other |
1.33 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| o-toluidine Other |
0.0018 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM service area
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