Community Water System · PWS UTAH18019
White City Wid
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 15,800 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.
- 15,800
- People served
- 502
- EPA violations
- 15
- Health-based
- No PFAS
- UCMR5 result
The verdict
EPA records 502 drinking-water violations at White City Wid, 3% of them health-based - above the Utah per-system average.
- 502
- Total EPA violations on record
- 3%
- Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
- 15,800
- People served by this system
- 0
- PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)
Water Quality Snapshot: White City Wid
White City Wid is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 15,800 residents in Salt Lake City, Utah (Salt Lake County) through 4,185 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 502 total violations for this system , of which 15 (3%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 480 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 Radium-226, recorded in 26 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%).
White City Wid's 502 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.
System Details
- System Type
- Community
- Owner Type
- Local
- Connections
- 4,185
- County
- Salt Lake
- School/Daycare
- No
- MCL Violations
- 15
- Monitoring Violations
- 480
- Treatment Tech Violations
- 0
Violation History
Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.
| Contaminant | Category | Count | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radium-226 | MR | 26 | 2013 |
| Radium-228 | MR | 26 | 2013 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | MR | 26 | 2013 |
| Combined Uranium | MR | 18 | 2010 |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | MR | 18 | 2010 |
| Coliform (TCR) | MCL | 15 | 2011 |
| BHC-GAMMA | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Toxaphene | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Dalapon | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Simazine | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Picloram | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Carbofuran | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| LASSO | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| HEXACHLOROBENZENE | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Methoxychlor | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Dinoseb | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Heptachlor | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Heptachlor epoxide | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| 2,4,5-TP | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Pentachlorophenol | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Endrin | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| OXAMYL | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Atrazine | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| 2,4-D | MR | 14 | 2010 |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | MR | 13 | 2010 |
| Chlordane | MR | 13 | 2010 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | MR | 13 | 2010 |
PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)
Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 116 samples detected PFAS.
| Contaminant | Date | Result | MRL | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADONA | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFTrDA | 8/28/2025 | <7.00 ppt | 7.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFTA | 8/28/2025 | <8.00 ppt | 8.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpS | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeS | 8/28/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NFDHA | 8/28/2025 | <20.00 ppt | 20.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFEESA | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMBA | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeA | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMPA | 8/28/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 8:2 FTS | 8/28/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 4:2 FTS | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 6:2 FTS | 8/28/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| HFPO-DA | 8/28/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NEtFOSAA | 8/28/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | 8/28/2025 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 8/28/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFUnA | 8/28/2025 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxA | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDA | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOS | 8/28/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFNA | 8/28/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxS | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpA | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBS | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NMeFOSAA | 8/28/2025 | <6.00 ppt | 6.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOA | 8/28/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBA | 8/28/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDoA | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMPA | 8/28/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOA | 8/28/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFUnA | 8/28/2025 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDA | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDoA | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxA | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| HFPO-DA | 8/28/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBA | 8/28/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 6:2 FTS | 8/28/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 8/28/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 8:2 FTS | 8/28/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOS | 8/28/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | 8/28/2025 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 4:2 FTS | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NMeFOSAA | 8/28/2025 | <6.00 ppt | 6.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFNA | 8/28/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFTA | 8/28/2025 | <8.00 ppt | 8.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NEtFOSAA | 8/28/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| ADONA | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBS | 8/28/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpA | 8/28/2025 | <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 White City Wid.
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 UTAH18019 on SDWISSource: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search
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 SDWISViolation 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 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | MON | 11 | SDWIS / UTAH18019 / 8000 |
| 2017 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Other | 3 | SDWIS / UTAH18019 / 8000 |
| 2017 | E. COLI | MR | 3 | SDWIS / UTAH18019 / 3014 |
| 2013 | Radium-226 | MR | 26 | SDWIS / UTAH18019 / 4020 |
| 2013 | Radium-228 | MR | 26 | SDWIS / UTAH18019 / 4030 |
| 2013 | Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | MR | 26 | SDWIS / UTAH18019 / 4000 |
| 2012 | TTHM | MR | 3 | SDWIS / UTAH18019 / 2950 |
| 2012 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MR | 3 | SDWIS / UTAH18019 / 2456 |
| 2011 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | 15 | SDWIS / UTAH18019 / 3100 |
| 2011 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | 3 | SDWIS / UTAH18019 / 5000 |
| 2010 | Combined Uranium | MR | 18 | SDWIS / UTAH18019 / 4006 |
| 2010 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | MR | 18 | SDWIS / UTAH18019 / 4010 |
| 2010 | BHC-GAMMA | MR | 14 | SDWIS / UTAH18019 / 2010 |
| 2010 | Toxaphene | MR | 14 | SDWIS / UTAH18019 / 2020 |
| 2010 | Dalapon | MR | 14 | SDWIS / UTAH18019 / 2031 |
How White City Wid Compares
Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.
| Metric | White City Wid | Utah avg | Federal benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total violations | 502 | 159 | SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach |
| Health-based violations | 15 | 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 | 15,800 | 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 |
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