Drinking Water Quality Report
Gross beta particle activity (pCi/L) in Utah
Beta particles are a form of radiation frequently associated with nuclear testing and radioactive mineral deposits. [read more]
The Most Polluted Communities in Utah
186 water utilities reported detecting Gross beta particle activity (pCi/L) in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Gross beta particle activity (pCi/L) level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mac Allred Mobile Home Park Fielding, UT | 48 | 1 of 1 | 34.3 pCi/L (34.3 pCi/L) |
| 2 | Magna Water Co and Improvment District Magna, UT | 31,000 | 1 of 1 | 28 pCi/L (28 pCi/L) |
| 3 | Meadow Meadow, UT | 260 | 1 of 1 | 26.9 pCi/L (26.9 pCi/L) |
| 4 | West Corinne Water Co Corinne, UT | 1,275 | 1 of 1 | 18 pCi/L (18 pCi/L) |
| 5 | Goshen Goshen, UT | 925 | 2 of 2 | 16.05 pCi/L (14 to 18.1 pCi/L) |
| 6 | Winchester Hills Water Co St. George, UT | 950 | 1 of 1 | 16 pCi/L (16 pCi/L) |
| 7 | Kearns Improvement District South Jordan, UT | 46,000 | 5 of 5 | 15.63 pCi/L (6 to 35 pCi/L) |
| 8 | Sunset Park Water Co. Tremonton, UT | 43 | 1 of 1 | 15 pCi/L (15 pCi/L) |
| 9 | Snowville Waterworks Snowville, UT | 199 | 1 of 1 | 13.3 pCi/L (13.3 pCi/L) |
| 10 | Eagles Landing Spanish Fork, UT | 170 | 1 of 1 | 12 pCi/L (12 pCi/L) |
Health Based Limits for Gross beta particle activity (pCi/L)
| Standard | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Limit (MCL) | The enforceable standard which defines the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to health-based limits (Maximum Contaminant Level Goals, or MCLGs) as feasible using the best available analytical and treatment technologies and taking cost into consideration. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. | 50 pCi/L |
Violation Summary for Gross beta particle activity (pCi/L) in Utah
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Utah