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MAGNA WATER DISTRICT

PWS ID: UTAH18014 · MAGNA, Utah 84044

MAGNA WATER DISTRICT serves 32,100 people in MAGNA, Utah using Surface Water water sources. It has 234 recorded EPA violations, including 3 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: MAGNA WATER DISTRICT

MAGNA WATER DISTRICT is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 32,100 residents in MAGNA, Utah (Salt Lake County) through 8,277 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 234 total violations for this system , of which 3 (1%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 218 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2018.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Arsenic, recorded in 10 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 258 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

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. MAGNA WATER DISTRICT's 234 violations sit above the Utah average. Statewide, 91 of 129 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (70.5%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
32,100
Total Violations
234
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
8,277
County
Salt Lake
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
3
Monitoring Violations
218
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Arsenic MR 10 2012
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 9 2018
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 9 2018
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 9 2018
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 9 2018
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 9 2018
Carbon tetrachloride MR 9 2018
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 9 2018
Trichloroethylene MR 9 2018
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 9 2018
Toluene MR 9 2018
Ethylbenzene MR 9 2018
Styrene MR 9 2018
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 9 2017
Xylenes, Total MR 9 2018
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 9 2018
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 9 2018
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 9 2018
CHLOROBENZENE MR 9 2018
Benzene MR 9 2018
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 9 2018
Tetrachloroethylene MR 9 2018
Vinyl chloride MR 9 2018
Nitrate MR 4 2014
Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 3 2017
Coliform (TCR) MCL 3 2016
Selenium MR 1 1979
Barium MR 1 1979
Fluoride MR 1 1979
Mercury MR 1 1979

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 6 of 180 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFTrDA 7/8/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 7/8/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/8/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 7/8/2024 12.1000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
PFBS 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 7/8/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 7/8/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 7/8/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 7/8/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 7/8/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 7/8/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/8/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/8/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 7/8/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/8/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/8/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/8/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 7/8/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/8/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/8/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/8/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/8/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/8/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 7/8/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/8/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 7/8/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 7/8/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 7/8/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 7/8/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/8/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/8/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L 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 MAGNA WATER DISTRICT.

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 UTAH18014 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
2018 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH18014 / 2378
2018 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH18014 / 2380
2018 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH18014 / 2964
2018 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH18014 / 2968
2018 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH18014 / 2979
2018 Carbon tetrachloride MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH18014 / 2982
2018 1,2-Dichloropropane MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH18014 / 2983
2018 Trichloroethylene MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH18014 / 2984
2018 1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH18014 / 2985
2018 Toluene MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH18014 / 2991
2018 Ethylbenzene MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH18014 / 2992
2018 Styrene MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH18014 / 2996
2018 Xylenes, Total MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH18014 / 2955
2018 p-Dichlorobenzene MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH18014 / 2969
2018 1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 9 SDWIS / UTAH18014 / 2977

How MAGNA WATER DISTRICT Compares

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

Metric MAGNA WATER DISTRICT Utah avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 234 159 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 3 10 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 70.5% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 32,100 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
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MAGNA WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink? ▼
MAGNA WATER DISTRICT (PWS ID: UTAH18014) has 234 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 32,100 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does MAGNA WATER DISTRICT serve? ▼
MAGNA WATER DISTRICT serves 32,100 people in MAGNA, Utah. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 8,277 service connections.
What type of violations does MAGNA WATER DISTRICT have? ▼
MAGNA WATER DISTRICT has 234 total violations: 3 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 218 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in MAGNA WATER DISTRICT water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in MAGNA WATER DISTRICT's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does MAGNA WATER DISTRICT use? ▼
MAGNA WATER DISTRICT uses Surface Water 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.

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