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Is Eden, UT Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Graded D — but Copper was detected above EPA limits. Here's what's in the water and how to remove it. What to do next ↓

5K residents served 6 water systems PWSID: UTAH29008
Overall Score
46 / 100
Violations
68 active
Last Updated
May 2026
Source
Groundwater
#153 of 177 in Utah Top 89% nationally
Private
Moderate data confidence
Reviewed by WaterVerge Editorial Team · Last updated May 2026
DGRADE
Water Quality Grade
46/100
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D 46/100

Eden, UT — Water Quality Report

Eden's drinking water received a grade of D (46 out of 100), indicating poor water quality. The city's 6 water systems serve approximately 5,308 residents using groundwater.

Lead levels were measured at 0.0 ppb (90th percentile), well within EPA limits. This system has not yet been tested for PFAS under the EPA UCMR 5 program.

The system has 786 violations on record, including 27 health-based violations. 68 remain unresolved.

Data last updated: May 2026 · Source: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5
Analysis

What to know about Eden's water

Eden ranks #153 out of 177 cities in Utah for water quality, placing it among the lowest-rated in the state.

Eden relies on groundwater, which is generally less vulnerable to surface contamination but can be affected by naturally occurring minerals like arsenic and nitrate, as well as agricultural and industrial runoff.

The system has seen 29 violations in the past five years, suggesting a pattern of compliance challenges that residents should monitor closely.

Quality Breakdown

Water quality score

See methodology →
46 out of 100 Grade D
A: 90-100
B: 74-89
C: 60-73
F: <50
How is this calculated?
Violations
0/45
F
Historical violation record including health-based and monitoring violations.
Lead & Copper
16/20
B
Lead at 0.0 ppb (90th percentile).
Contaminants
17/20
B
PFAS + legacy contaminant analysis.
Compliance
8/10
B
Monitoring and reporting compliance with EPA regulations.
Source Risk
5/5
A
Water source: Groundwater.
Water Safety

Is Eden, UT water safe to drink?

Concerns Identified

Eden's drinking water has significant quality concerns based on EPA testing data. With a grade of D (46/100), the system has issues across multiple categories. A water filter is recommended for all residents. The city's 6 water systems serve approximately 5,308 residents using groundwater (wells).

68
Active Violations
0.0 ppb
Lead (90th %ile)
5 events
Disaster History

Recent water quality updates for Eden

A timeline of significant water quality events, violations, and data updates.

Update
Water quality data updated

Latest EPA compliance and testing data incorporated into Eden's water quality assessment. Grade: D (46/100).

Violation
2 drinking water violations recorded

Contaminants: Lead and Copper Rule.

Violation
2 drinking water violations recorded

Contaminants: LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Consumer Confidence Rule.

Violation
1 drinking water violation recorded

Contaminants: Arsenic.

Disaster
FLOODING

Federal disaster declaration (FEMA DR-4011). Flood event — may have impacted local water infrastructure.

Disaster
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION

Federal disaster declaration (FEMA DR-3223). Coastal Storm event — may have impacted local water infrastructure.

Key contaminant findings

Based on the most recent EPA sampling data for Eden's water supply.

Lead Within Limits
Detected: 0.0 ppb Limit: 15 ppb (EPA Action Level)

Well within EPA limits.

Copper Exceeds Limit
Detected: 22.00 mg/L Limit: 1.3 mg/L (EPA Action Level)

Exceeds EPA action level. Copper can leach from household plumbing — flush taps for 30 seconds before drinking.

Violation history

Eden's water system has 786 total violations on record, including 27 health-based violations. 68 remain unresolved. 29 violations were issued in the last 5 years.

MRRPTOtherTTMONMCL
Most recent violations:
Dec 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Open
Dec 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Open
Jul 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Open
Jul 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Open
Dec 2024 Arsenic Resolved

Flood & environmental risk

Weber County has experienced 5 federally declared disasters since 1983. Flooding and severe storms can overwhelm water treatment plants, cause sewage overflows, and introduce agricultural runoff, bacteria, and sediment into drinking water supplies. Local water sources include Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Nr Huntsville.

FLOODING
Flood FEMA DR-4011
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Coastal Storm FEMA DR-3223
HEAVY RAINS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING
Flood FEMA DR-760

Where does Eden's water come from?

Eden's drinking water comes from groundwater (wells), supplied by 6 water systems serving approximately 5,308 people. Groundwater is generally less susceptible to surface contamination but can contain naturally occurring contaminants like arsenic, radon, and nitrate. Nearby water bodies include Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Nr Huntsville (river).

What Eden residents can do

Install a water filter

Recommended: NSF-certified water filter. This addresses the specific contaminants found in Eden's water.

Request your utility's CCR

Your water utility is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) with detailed testing results. Ask for the latest copy or check your utility's website.

Monitor alerts during storms

Eden's area has a history of flooding. After severe weather, watch for boil water advisories from your local utility.

Data: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5 (PFAS), FEMA, NOAA. Last updated May 2026.

Contaminant Alerts

Top contaminants to know

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Lead (90th percentile)
Inorganic / Heavy Metal
Safe
0.0 ppb
EPA Action Level: 15 ppb · 0% of limit
Safe Level
Copper (90th percentile)
Inorganic
Over Limit
22.00 mg/L
EPA Action Level: 1.3 mg/L · +20% over limit
Exceeds Limit
Compliance Record

Violation summary

786
Total violations
27
Health-based
68
Active / unresolved
Dec 2025
Most recent violation
Compliance Record

Violations & advisories

786 Total
68 Active
27 Health-based
718 Resolved
Violations by category
Volatile Organic Chemicals
209
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
192
Inorganic Chemicals
150
Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
77
Ground Water Rule
29
Dec 2025 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Dec 2025 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Jul 2025 Active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
Reporting
Reporting 0
Jul 2025 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Jan 2022 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Dec 2021 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Dec 2019 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Dec 2019 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Dec 2019 Active
Groundwater Rule
Treatment Technique
Health-Based Health 0
Dec 2019 Active
Groundwater Rule
Treatment Technique
Health-Based Health 0
Dec 2019 Active
Groundwater Rule
Treatment Technique
Health-Based Health 0
Dec 2019 Active
Groundwater Rule
Treatment Technique
Health-Based Health 0
Dec 2019 Active
Groundwater Rule
Treatment Technique
Health-Based Health 0
Dec 2019 Active
Groundwater Rule
Treatment Technique
Health-Based Health 0
Oct 2019 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Sep 2019 Active
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Reporting
Reporting 0
Aug 2019 Active
Groundwater Rule
Treatment Technique
Health-Based Health 0
Jul 2019 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Jul 2019 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Apr 2019 Active
Groundwater Rule
Treatment Technique
Health-Based Health 0
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Environmental Risk

Drought conditions

D2 — severe drought

Weber County is currently in D2 (severe drought) per the U.S. Drought Monitor (week of May 5, 2026). Drought can elevate disinfection-byproduct (TTHM/HAA5) levels and taste/odor issues as utilities draw from lower reservoirs.

6
Weeks at D2+ (current streak)
24.6%
Months in D2+ (last 30y)
6
Weeks at D2+ (last 5y)

Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, updated weekly by NDMC, USDA, and NOAA.

Environmental Risk

Flood & disaster history

5
Declared disasters
Aug 2011
Most recent
Flood
Most common type

Weber County has experienced 5 federally declared disasters since 1983. Flooding and severe weather can compromise water treatment infrastructure and introduce contaminants into drinking water supplies.

Aug 2011
FLOODING
Flood FEMA #4011
Sep 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Coastal Storm FEMA #3223
Mar 1986
HEAVY RAINS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING
Flood FEMA #760
Aug 1984
SEVERE STORMS, MUDSLIDES, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING
Flood FEMA #720
Apr 1983
SEVERE STORMS, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING
Flood FEMA #680

Recommended water filters

Based on contaminants detected in Eden's water supply, we recommend the following filter types.

🔧
For Copper
Reverse Osmosis or KDF Filter
Copper exceeds the EPA action level of 1.3 mg/L

Full contaminants report

Contaminant Detected Level EPA Limit Unit Category Status
Lead (90th percentile) 0.0 15 ppb Inorganic Safe
Copper (90th percentile) 22.00 1.3 mg/L Inorganic Over Limit
Data source: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, local utility CCR.

Lead level trend (90th percentile)

EPA action level: 15 ppb
Lead has decreased by 8.0 ppb from 1993 (8.0 ppb) to 2027 (0.0 ppb).

Copper level trend (90th percentile)

EPA action level: 1.3 mg/L
Copper has increased by 20.126 mg/L from 1993 (1.874 mg/L) to 2010 (22.000 mg/L).
Infrastructure

Water source & infrastructure

Primary Source
Groundwater
Operator
Private
Population Served
5,308
Water Systems
6
Water Source

Where Eden's water comes from

Groundwater

Eden's drinking water is drawn from underground aquifers through wells.

Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil layers, generally requiring less treatment than surface water. However, it can contain naturally occurring contaminants like arsenic, radon, and minerals.

Agricultural activity, septic systems, and industrial operations near well fields can introduce nitrates, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds.

The system is operated by private ownership and serves approximately 5,308 people through 6 water systems.

Local Hydrology

Water bodies near Eden

Eden is located near 1 notable water body. These water bodies contribute to the regional watershed and may indirectly affect groundwater quality.

Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Nr Huntsville
river
Infrastructure

Water systems serving Eden

System Name PWSID Population Source
LIBERTY PIPELINE COMPANY UTAH29008 1,750 GW
EDEN WATERWORKS SYSTEM UTAH29005 1,350 GW
WOLF CREEK WATER AND SEWER ID UTAH29013 1,345 GW
NORDIC MTN WATER COMPANY UTAH29009 570 GW
PINEVIEW WEST WATER CO UTAH29029 208 GW
SPRING MOUNTAIN MUTUAL WATER CO UTAH29085 85 GW
Regional Comparison

How Eden compares

Full Utah rankings →

Eden's score of 46/100 is on par with the average of 50/100 among major Utah cities. It outscores 6 of 10 nearby cities.

Eden (this city)
46
Orem
40.7
Sandy
39.5
Lehi
44.9
Utah avg
50
City Profile

About Eden, UT

Economic Profile
$113,587
Median Income
0%
Unemployment
Community
52.5
Median Age
81
People / sq mi
43.6%
College Educated
100%
Homeownership
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Frequently asked questions

Is Eden, UT tap water safe to drink?

Eden's water quality earned a grade of D (46/100). Significant issues have been found. A water filter is strongly recommended. The city ranks #153 out of 177 cities tested in Utah.

What contaminants are in Eden's water?

Lead was measured at 0.0 ppb (90th percentile). 786 violations are on record.

How is Eden's water quality grade calculated?

The grade is based on four factors: violation history (40%), lead and copper levels (25%), PFAS contamination (25%), and regulatory compliance (10%). The score is also adjusted based on how complete the available data is. See our methodology page for full details.

Do I need a water filter in Eden?

Based on current data, basic filtration should suffice for additional peace of mind.

Where does Eden's water come from?

Eden's water is sourced from Groundwater. The city has 6 water systems serving approximately 5,308 residents.

What health violations has Eden's water system had?

Eden has 27 health-based violations on record. The most recent violation was recorded in December 2025. Health-based violations mean the water exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for a regulated substance. 68 violations remain unresolved.

Is Eden's groundwater at risk of contamination?

Eden uses groundwater, which can be affected by naturally occurring contaminants like arsenic, radon, and nitrate, as well as agricultural runoff and industrial activity. The system has 786 violations on record that may relate to groundwater quality. Groundwater systems are generally less susceptible to surface contamination but should be monitored for emerging contaminants like PFAS.

How does Eden's water compare to other cities?

Eden ranks #153 out of 177 cities in Utah (better than 14% of state cities) and #13952 out of 15744 cities nationally (11th percentile). The grade of D reflects the combined assessment of violation history, lead and copper levels, PFAS contamination, and regulatory compliance.