D28/100

ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 105,240 people · Utah

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
System ID
UTAH27015
Violations
53

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – August 12, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM

Is ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of D (28/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 53 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM detected?

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

Does ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM has 53 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM serve?

ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 105,240 people, Utah.

What type of water does ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM provide?

ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is UTAH27015.

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

ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM scores 28/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Utah state page for a full comparison of water systems.