F0/100

OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 87,267 people · Utah

Water Source
Surface Water
County
System ID
UTAH29011
Violations
133

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

No violations in the past 5 years

Full EPA compliance since 2016.

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM

Is OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 133 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM detected?

76 contaminants were tested in OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM has 133 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MR, Other.

How many people does OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM serve?

OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 87,267 people, Utah.

What type of water does OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM provide?

OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is UTAH29011.

How does OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Utah?

OGDEN CITY WATER SYSTEM scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Utah state page for a full comparison of water systems.