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Hyrum City

Wellsville, Utah 84339 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 10,200 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

10,200
People served
196
EPA violations
2
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 196 drinking-water violations at Hyrum City, 1% of them health-based - above the Utah per-system average.

196
Total EPA violations on record
1%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
10,200
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Hyrum City

Hyrum City is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 10,200 residents in Wellsville, Utah (Cache County) through 3,194 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 196 total violations for this system , of which 2 (1%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 173 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2019.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Barium, recorded in 10 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Utah, EPA tracks 1,068 public water systems serving 3,870,776 people, with 169,784 cumulative violations and 10,671 health-based violations on record. About 98% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 159 violations. Statewide, 91 of 129 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (70.5%).

Hyrum City's 196 violations sit above the Utah average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
10,200
Total Violations
196
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
3,194
County
Cache
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
2
Monitoring Violations
173
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Barium MR 10 2008
Cadmium MR 10 2008
Fluoride MR 10 2008
Arsenic MR 10 2008
Chromium MR 10 2008
Selenium MR 10 2008
Mercury MR 10 2008
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 9 2017
Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 9 2017
Antimony, Total MR 8 2008
Beryllium, Total MR 8 2008
Thallium, Total MR 8 2008
Nickel MR 8 2008
CYANIDE MR 8 2008
Nitrate MR 7 2010
Radium-228 MR 6 2008
Radium-226 MR 6 2008
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 6 2008
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR 6 2008
Combined Uranium MR 6 2008
Chlorine MR 5 2016
Lead and Copper Rule MR 3 2011
TTHM MR 3 2015
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 3 2015
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 3 2018
Coliform (TCR) MCL 2 2000
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 1 2019
Coliform (TCR) Other 1 2000

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 174 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFTA 8/23/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/23/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/23/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/23/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/23/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/23/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/23/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/23/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/23/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/23/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/23/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/23/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 2/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 2/21/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 2/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 2/21/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 2/21/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 2/21/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 2/21/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 2/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 2/21/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 2/21/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 2/21/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 2/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 2/21/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 2/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 2/21/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 2/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 2/21/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 2/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 2/21/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 2/21/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 2/21/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 2/21/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Hyrum City.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID UTAH03008 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Utah Drinking Water Authority

Utah's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find UT regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2019 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 1 SDWIS / UTAH03008 / 7000
2018 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 3 SDWIS / UTAH03008 / 8000
2017 Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH03008 / 0200
2017 Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 9 SDWIS / UTAH03008 / 8000
2016 Chlorine MR 5 SDWIS / UTAH03008 / 0999
2015 TTHM MR 3 SDWIS / UTAH03008 / 2950
2015 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 3 SDWIS / UTAH03008 / 2456
2011 Lead and Copper Rule MR 3 SDWIS / UTAH03008 / 5000
2010 Nitrate MR 7 SDWIS / UTAH03008 / 1040
2008 Barium MR 10 SDWIS / UTAH03008 / 1010
2008 Cadmium MR 10 SDWIS / UTAH03008 / 1015
2008 Fluoride MR 10 SDWIS / UTAH03008 / 1025
2008 Arsenic MR 10 SDWIS / UTAH03008 / 1005
2008 Chromium MR 10 SDWIS / UTAH03008 / 1020
2008 Selenium MR 10 SDWIS / UTAH03008 / 1045

How Hyrum City Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Hyrum City Utah avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 196 159 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 2 10 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 70.5% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 10,200 3,624 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 1,068 regulated public water systems in Utah.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyrum City water safe to drink? ▼
Hyrum City (PWS ID: UTAH03008) has 196 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 10,200 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Hyrum City serve? ▼
Hyrum City serves 10,200 people in Wellsville, Utah. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 3,194 service connections.
What type of violations does Hyrum City have? ▼
Hyrum City has 196 total violations: 2 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 173 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Hyrum City water? ▼
No. Hyrum City was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Hyrum City use? ▼
Hyrum City uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.