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Community Water System · PWS UTAH25006

Provo City

Provo, Utah 84606 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 116,288 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

116,288
People served
140
EPA violations
0
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 140 drinking-water violations at Provo City - below the Utah per-system average.

140
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
116,288
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Provo City

Provo City is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 116,288 residents in Provo, Utah (Utah County) through 19,493 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 140 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 129 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2022.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Arsenic, recorded in 4 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%).

Provo City's 140 violations sit below 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
116,288
Total Violations
140
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
19,493
County
Utah
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
129
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Arsenic MR 4 2020
Barium MR 4 2020
Cadmium MR 4 2020
Fluoride MR 4 2020
Selenium MR 4 2020
Mercury MR 4 2020
Nitrate MR 4 2022
Chromium MR 4 2020
Endrin MR 3 1987
BHC-GAMMA MR 3 1987
Methoxychlor MR 3 1987
Toxaphene MR 3 1987
2,4-D MR 3 1987
CYANIDE MR 3 2020
Antimony, Total MR 3 2020
Thallium, Total MR 3 2020
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 3 2020
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 3 2020
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 3 2020
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 3 2020
Carbon tetrachloride MR 3 2020
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 3 2020
CHLOROBENZENE MR 3 2020
Benzene MR 3 2020
Ethylbenzene MR 3 2020
2,4,5-TP MR 3 1987
Trichloroethylene MR 3 2020
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 3 2020
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 3 2020
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 3 2020

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 232 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
HFPO-DA 7/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/18/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/18/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/18/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/18/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/18/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/18/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/18/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/18/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/18/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 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 Provo 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 UTAH25006 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
2022 Nitrate MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH25006 / 1040
2020 Arsenic MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH25006 / 1005
2020 Barium MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH25006 / 1010
2020 Cadmium MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH25006 / 1015
2020 Fluoride MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH25006 / 1025
2020 Selenium MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH25006 / 1045
2020 Mercury MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH25006 / 1035
2020 Chromium MR 4 SDWIS / UTAH25006 / 1020
2020 CYANIDE MR 3 SDWIS / UTAH25006 / 1024
2020 Antimony, Total MR 3 SDWIS / UTAH25006 / 1074
2020 Thallium, Total MR 3 SDWIS / UTAH25006 / 1085
2020 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 3 SDWIS / UTAH25006 / 2378
2020 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 3 SDWIS / UTAH25006 / 2380
2020 p-Dichlorobenzene MR 3 SDWIS / UTAH25006 / 2969
2020 1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 3 SDWIS / UTAH25006 / 2977

How Provo City Compares

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

Metric Provo City Utah avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 140 159 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 116,288 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 Provo City water safe to drink? ▼
Provo City (PWS ID: UTAH25006) has 140 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 116,288 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Provo City serve? ▼
Provo City serves 116,288 people in Provo, Utah. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 19,493 service connections.
What type of violations does Provo City have? ▼
Provo City has 140 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 129 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Provo City water? ▼
No. Provo City was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Provo City use? ▼
Provo City 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.
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.