Drinking Water Quality Report
Foaming agents (surfactants) in Utah
Foaming agents (surfactants) are detergents or detergent-like substances used as cleaning agents in industrial and consumer goods such as personal care products; they are also used as inert ingredients in pesticides.
The Most Polluted Communities in Utah
33 water utilities reported detecting Foaming agents (surfactants) in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Foaming agents (surfactants) level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. George City Saint George, UT | 70,000 | 1 of 1 | 730 ppb (730 ppb) |
| 2 | Brigham City Elwood, UT | 18,500 | 1 of 1 | 328.75 ppb (328.75 ppb) |
| 3 | Rockville Pipeline Co Rockville, UT | 195 | 1 of 1 | 190 ppb (190 ppb) |
| 4 | Centerville City Centerville, UT | 16,000 | 1 of 1 | 180 ppb (180 ppb) |
| 5 | Kanarraville Water System Kanarraville, UT | 350 | 1 of 1 | 170 ppb (170 ppb) |
| 6 | Kennecott - Zone A Ro Bingham Canyon, UT | 0 | 3 of 3 | 163.33 ppb (80 to 250 ppb) |
| 7 | Kane Co Wcd-Johnson Canyon Kanab, UT | 217 | 1 of 1 | 150 ppb (150 ppb) |
| 8 | Henrieville Tropic, UT | 180 | 1 of 1 | 140 ppb (140 ppb) |
| 9 | Hanksville Hanksville, UT | 240 | 1 of 1 | 130 ppb (130 ppb) |
| 10 | Washington Co-Sand Hollow Hurricane, UT | 120 | 1 of 1 | 120 ppb (120 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for Foaming agents (surfactants)
| Standard | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|
| National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations | A National Secondary Drinking Water Regulation is a non-enforceable guideline regarding contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects (such as taste, odor, or color). Some states choose to adopt them as enforceable standards. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. | 500 ppb |
Violation Summary for Foaming agents (surfactants) in Utah
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Utah