Industrial context
Utah's PFAS exposure is concentrated near Hill AFB (Layton/Ogden), where decades of AFFF use at the Davis Resource Center created one of the largest documented military PFAS plumes in the western US.
By State · UT
PFAS in Utah water
Based on EPA UCMR 5 testing of 91 public water systems with PFAS detected in Utah.
See Utah on the national heatmap Systems tested in state
91 With PFAS detected
91 Above EPA limits
4 (4%) State totals reflect systems with at least one PFAS detection in UCMR 5 (the canonical EPA dataset). The 6,151 national total includes ~123 additional systems in US territories and on tribal lands not browsable as state pages.
Most contaminated in Utah
4 Utah water systems tested above EPA PFAS limits. The most severe is HILDALE - COLORADO CITY, where PFOS measured 26.0 ppt — 6.5× the federal limit.
State context
How PFAS shows up in Utah
Regulatory stance
Utah follows the federal EPA framework.
Notable sites
Hill AFB is on the DoD's PFAS investigation list; the Bountiful and Layton water systems have been monitored for downgradient impacts.
Editorial summary compiled from public DoD, EPA, and state agency disclosures. Not a comprehensive site inventory — for the authoritative list of PFAS investigation locations in Utah, consult your state environmental agency.
Most Commonly Detected PFAS in Utah
Systems with detections · EPA UCMR 5 (2023–2025)
lithium 91 systems
PFBS 10 systems
PFPeA 9 systems
PFHxA 8 systems
PFHxS 4 systems
PFBA 4 systems
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Water Systems in Utah (91)
| Water System ↕ | PWSID | PFAS Detected ↕ | Above MCL ↕ | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILDALE - COLORADO CITY Groundwater | UTAH27006 | 7 | 2 | High Risk |
| PARK CITY WATER SYSTEM MX | UTAH22011 | 6 | 2 | High Risk |
| SALT LAKE CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH18026 | 5 | 2 | High Risk |
| SOUTH DAVIS WATER DISTRICT Groundwater | UTAH06009 | 5 | 1 | High Risk |
| MURRAY CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH18024 | 8 | 0 | Moderate |
| WEST JORDAN CITY WATER SYSTEM MX | UTAH18020 | 4 | 0 | Low Level |
| MOUNTAIN REGIONAL WATER SSD Groundwater | UTAH22137 | 4 | 0 | Low Level |
| SYRACUSE CITY WATER SYSTEM MX | UTAH06012 | 3 | 0 | Low Level |
| BOUNTIFUL CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH06015 | 3 | 0 | Low Level |
| HERRIMAN CITY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT Groundwater | UTAH18157 | 3 | 0 | Low Level |
| BRIGHAM CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH02004 | 2 | 0 | Low Level |
| CENTERVILLE CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH06001 | 2 | 0 | Low Level |
| FARMINGTON CITY WATER SYSTEM MX | UTAH06004 | 2 | 0 | Low Level |
| WEST POINT CITY WATER SYSTEM Surface Water | UTAH06020 | 2 | 0 | Low Level |
| Woods Cross City Water Groundwater | UTAH06021 | 2 | 0 | Low Level |
| SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH18032 | 2 | 0 | Low Level |
| TREMONTON CITY Groundwater | UTAH02011 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| PERRY CITY Groundwater | UTAH02019 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| HYDE PARK CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH03007 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| LOGAN CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH03010 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| NORTH LOGAN CITY Groundwater | UTAH03015 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SMITHFIELD CITY Groundwater | UTAH03020 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| WELLSVILLE CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH03022 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| PRICE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Surface Water | UTAH04007 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| PRICE RIVER WID Surface Water | UTAH04020 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| CLEARFIELD CITY WATER SYSTEM MX | UTAH06002 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| KAYSVILLE CITY WATER SYSTEM MX | UTAH06006 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SUNSET CITY WATER SYSTEM Surface Water | UTAH06011 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| WEST BOUNTIFUL CITY WATER SYSTEM MX | UTAH06014 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY WATER SYSTEM MX | UTAH06017 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| LAYTON CITY WATER SYSTEM MX | UTAH06018 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| NORTH SALT LAKE CITY WATER SYSTEM Surface Water | UTAH06019 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| HILL AIR FORCE BASE Groundwater | UTAH06024 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| ROOSEVELT CITY WATER SYSTEM Surface Water | UTAH07004 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| CEDAR CITY WATERWORKS Groundwater | UTAH11002 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| ENOCH CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH11004 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| NEPHI CITY Groundwater | UTAH12003 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| DELTA CITY Groundwater | UTAH14001 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| MORGAN CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH15008 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| BLUFFDALE WATER SYSTEM Surface Water | UTAH18004 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| WATERPRO INC Surface Water | UTAH18006 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| GRANGER-HUNTER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Groundwater | UTAH18007 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| HOLLIDAY WATER COMPANY MX | UTAH18010 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| KEARNS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Groundwater | UTAH18011 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| MAGNA WATER DISTRICT Groundwater | UTAH18014 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| MIDVALE CITY WATER SYSTEM Surface Water | UTAH18017 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| TAYLORSVILLE-BENNION ID Groundwater | UTAH18021 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SOUTH JORDAN CITY MX | UTAH18023 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| RIVERTON CITY WATER SYSTEM MX | UTAH18025 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| JORDAN VALLEY WCD MX | UTAH18027 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SANDY CITY WATER SYSTEM Surface Water | UTAH18028 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH Groundwater | UTAH18057 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| DRAPER CITY WATER SYSTEM MX | UTAH18133 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| VA MEDICAL CENTER SLC Surface Water | UTAH18173 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| GUNNISON CITY Groundwater | UTAH20004 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| MANTI CITY Groundwater | UTAH20005 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| MOUNT PLEASANT CITY Groundwater | UTAH20007 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| EPHRAIM CITY Groundwater | UTAH20011 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| RICHFIELD CITY Groundwater | UTAH21013 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| GORGOZA MUTUAL WATER CO Groundwater | UTAH22030 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SUMMIT WATER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY Groundwater | UTAH22059 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| GRANTSVILLE CITY Groundwater | UTAH23002 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| STANSBURY PARK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Groundwater | UTAH23003 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| TOOELE CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH23004 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SANTAQUIN CITY Groundwater | UTAH25002 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SPANISH FORK CITY Groundwater | UTAH25003 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SPRINGVILLE CITY Groundwater | UTAH25005 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| PROVO CITY Groundwater | UTAH25006 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| AMERICAN FORK CITY Groundwater | UTAH25008 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| LEHI CITY MX | UTAH25015 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| OREM CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH25020 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| ELK RIDGE TOWN Groundwater | UTAH25031 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY, UT Surface Water | UTAH25138 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY Groundwater | UTAH25142 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| VINEYARD CITY Groundwater | UTAH25168 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| HEBER CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH26006 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| MIDWAY CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH26008 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| GUNLOCK SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT Groundwater | UTAH27005 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| HURRICANE CITY Groundwater | UTAH27007 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| IVINS MX | UTAH27008 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH27009 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH27015 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SANTA CLARA CITY MX | UTAH27016 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| WASHINGTON CITY Groundwater | UTAH27021 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| HOOPER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Groundwater | UTAH29006 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM MX | UTAH29011 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| RIVERDALE CITY WATER SYSTEM Surface Water | UTAH29015 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| ROY CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | UTAH29016 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SOUTH OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM Surface Water | UTAH29017 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| TAYLOR-WEST WEBER WID Groundwater | UTAH29019 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| WASHINGTON TERRACE CITY WATER SYSTEM Surface Water | UTAH29022 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
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Test your water
How to get your Utah water tested for PFAS
EPA UCMR 5 tested 91 public water systems in Utah — but at the utility entry point, not your tap. Aging pipes and indoor plumbing can change what reaches your home, and private wells aren't covered by UCMR 5 at all. To find out what's actually in your water, test it with a certified lab.
- 01 →
How PFAS water testing works
EPA Method 537.1 in plain English — what a certified lab actually measures
- 02 →
Order a certified mail-in test kit
PFAS mail-in kits from about $85 (Cyclopure, Tap Score)
- 03 →
On a private well in Utah?
Wells aren't covered by EPA testing — your own testing guide
Utah testing resources
- State agency
- Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Drinking Water (DDW) · state PFAS page
- PFAS limits
- Utah administers the federal EPA MCLs; a state PFAS rule is in development (draft expected 2025–2026).
- State help
- Utah DDW offers free PFAS sampling assistance to public water systems (via waitlist), but not yet to private wells. Program details →
Compiled from official Utah state sources. Programs and eligibility change — confirm current details with the agency.