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Moab City

Moab, Utah 84532 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 9,000 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

9,000
People served
178
EPA violations
0
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 178 drinking-water violations at Moab City - above the Utah per-system average.

178
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
9,000
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Moab City

Moab City is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 9,000 residents in Moab, Utah (Grand County) through 2,205 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 178 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 170 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Nitrate, recorded in 14 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%).

Moab City's 178 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
9,000
Total Violations
178
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
2,205
County
Grand
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
170
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Nitrate MR 14 2014
E. COLI MR 6 2013
TTHM MR 5 2022
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 5 2022
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 4 2011
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 2011
Xylenes, Total MR 4 2011
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 4 2011
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 2011
Vinyl chloride MR 4 2011
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 2011
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 4 2011
Carbon tetrachloride MR 4 2011
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 4 2011
Tetrachloroethylene MR 4 2011
Benzene MR 4 2011
Toluene MR 4 2011
Ethylbenzene MR 4 2011
Styrene MR 4 2011
CHLOROBENZENE MR 4 2011
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 4 2011
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 2011
Trichloroethylene MR 4 2011
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 4 2011
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 3 2011
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 3 2018
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 2024
Lead and Copper Rule MR 3 2019
Fluoride MR 2 1991
Arsenic MR 2 1991

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

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

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/12/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/12/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/12/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/12/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/12/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/12/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/12/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/12/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/12/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/12/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/12/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/12/2023 <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 Moab 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 UTAH10003 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
2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 SDWIS / UTAH10003 / 7000
2022 TTHM MR 5 SDWIS / UTAH10003 / 2950
2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 5 SDWIS / UTAH10003 / 2456
2019 Lead and Copper Rule MR 3 SDWIS / UTAH10003 / 5000
2018 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 3 SDWIS / UTAH10003 / 8000
2014 Nitrate MR 14 SDWIS / UTAH10003 / 1040
2013 E. COLI MR 6 SDWIS / UTAH10003 / 3014
2011 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH10003 / 2378
2011 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH10003 / 2380
2011 Xylenes, Total MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH10003 / 2955
2011 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH10003 / 2964
2011 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH10003 / 2968
2011 Vinyl chloride MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH10003 / 2976
2011 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH10003 / 2979
2011 1,2-Dichloroethane MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH10003 / 2980

How Moab City Compares

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

Metric Moab City Utah avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 178 159 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 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 9,000 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 Moab City water safe to drink? ▼
Moab City (PWS ID: UTAH10003) has 178 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 9,000 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Moab City serve? ▼
Moab City serves 9,000 people in Moab, Utah. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 2,205 service connections.
What type of violations does Moab City have? ▼
Moab City has 178 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 170 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Moab City water? ▼
No. Moab City was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Moab City use? ▼
Moab 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.