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Is Millville, UT Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Graded A-, with 2 unresolved violations on record. See what was cited — and what it means for your tap. What to do next ↓

2K residents served 1 water system PWSID: UTAH03012
Overall Score
87.4 / 100
Violations
2 active
Last Updated
May 2026
Source
Groundwater
#35 of 177 in Utah Top 26% nationally
Local Government
Moderate data confidence
Reviewed by WaterVerge Editorial Team · Last updated May 2026
A-GRADE
Water Quality Grade
87.4/100
waterverge.com
A- 87.4/100

Millville, UT — Water Quality Report

Millville's drinking water received a grade of A- (87.4 out of 100), indicating good water quality. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 1,900 residents using groundwater.

Lead levels were measured at 4.0 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 60 violations on record, including 8 health-based violations. 2 remain unresolved.

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

What to know about Millville's water

Millville ranks #35 out of 177 cities in Utah for water quality, placing it above average in the state.

Millville 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.

As a small community water system, Millville may have fewer resources for advanced treatment technologies and infrastructure upgrades compared to larger utilities.

The system has seen 6 violations in the past five years, suggesting a pattern of compliance challenges that residents should monitor closely.

Quality Breakdown

Water quality score

See methodology →
87.4 out of 100 Grade A-
A: 90-100
B: 74-89
C: 60-73
F: <50
How is this calculated?
Violations
37.4/45
B
Historical violation record including health-based and monitoring violations.
Lead & Copper
18/20
A
Lead at 4.0 ppb (90th percentile).
Contaminants
17/20
B
PFAS + legacy contaminant analysis.
Compliance
10/10
A
Monitoring and reporting compliance with EPA regulations.
Source Risk
5/5
A
Water source: Groundwater.
Water Safety

Is Millville, UT water safe to drink?

Use Caution

Millville's tap water meets most EPA standards but has areas that warrant attention. With a grade of A- (87.4/100), some contaminant levels or compliance issues suggest that residents may benefit from additional filtration. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 1,900 residents using groundwater (wells).

2
Active Violations
4.0 ppb
Lead (90th %ile)
4 events
Disaster History

Recent water quality updates for Millville

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

Update
Water quality data updated

Latest EPA compliance and testing data incorporated into Millville's water quality assessment. Grade: A- (87.4/100).

Violation
3 drinking water violations recorded

Contaminants: Radium-226, Radium-228, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U.

Violation
3 drinking water violations recorded

Contaminants: Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U, Radium-226, Radium-228.

Violation
1 drinking water violation recorded

Contaminants: Surface Water Treatment Rule.

Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING

Federal disaster declaration (FEMA DR-4311). Flood event — may have impacted local water infrastructure.

Disaster
FLOODING

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

Key contaminant findings

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

Lead Within Limits
Detected: 4.0 ppb Limit: 15 ppb (EPA Action Level)

Well within EPA limits.

Violation history

Millville's water system has 60 total violations on record, including 8 health-based violations. 2 remain unresolved. 6 violations were issued in the last 5 years.

MRRPTMCLOther
Most recent violations:
Apr 2023 Radium-226 Resolved
Apr 2023 Radium-228 Resolved
Apr 2023 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U Resolved
Oct 2022 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U Resolved
Oct 2022 Radium-226 Resolved

Flood & environmental risk

Cache County has experienced 4 federally declared disasters since 1986. 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 Little Bear River, Cache Highline Canal, Logan River Above State Dam,, Com F Logan R Ab St D And Cache Hl Can Nr Logan, Blacksmith Fork Ab Up And L Co.'S Dam Nr Hyrum.

SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING
Flood FEMA DR-4311
FLOODING
Flood FEMA DR-4011
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Coastal Storm FEMA DR-3223

Where does Millville's water come from?

Millville's drinking water comes from groundwater (wells), supplied by 1 water system serving approximately 1,900 people. Groundwater is generally less susceptible to surface contamination but can contain naturally occurring contaminants like arsenic, radon, and nitrate. Nearby water bodies include Little Bear River (river), Cache Highline Canal (stream), Logan River Above State Dam, (river), Com F Logan R Ab St D And Cache Hl Can Nr Logan (river), Blacksmith Fork Ab Up And L Co.'S Dam Nr Hyrum (river).

What Millville residents can do

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.

Flush your taps

Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking, especially in the morning. Lead and copper leach from household plumbing when water sits in pipes.

Monitor alerts during storms

Millville'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
4.0 ppb
EPA Action Level: 15 ppb · 27% of limit
Safe Level
Compliance Record

Violation summary

60
Total violations
8
Health-based
2
Active / unresolved
Apr 2023
Most recent violation
Compliance Record

Violations & advisories

60 Total
2 Active
8 Health-based
58 Resolved
Violations by category
Volatile Organic Chemicals
20
Inorganic Chemicals
12
Total Coliform Rule
10
Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
6
Nitrate Rule
5
Apr 2017 Active
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Reporting
Reporting 0
Active
Compliance Violation
Monitoring 0
Apr 2023 Resolved
Radium-226
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Jun 2023
Apr 2023 Resolved
Radium-228
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Jun 2023
Apr 2023 Resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Jun 2023
Oct 2022 Resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2022
Oct 2022 Resolved
Radium-226
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2022
Oct 2022 Resolved
Radium-228
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2022
Sep 2017 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Sep 2017
Aug 2017 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Aug 2017
Jul 2017 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Jul 2017
Apr 2011 Resolved
Nitrate
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Jun 2011
Oct 2009 Resolved
Nitrate
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2009
Jan 2009 Resolved
Nitrate
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Mar 2009
May 1999 Resolved
Coliform (TCR)
Max Contaminant Level
Health-Based Health Resolved May 1999
Feb 1996 Resolved
Coliform (TCR)
Max Contaminant Level
Health-Based Health Resolved Feb 1996
Jan 1996 Resolved
Coliform (TCR)
Max Contaminant Level
Health-Based Health Resolved Jan 1996
Oct 1995 Resolved
Coliform (TCR)
Max Contaminant Level
Health-Based Health Resolved Oct 1995
Jun 1995 Resolved
Coliform (TCR)
Max Contaminant Level
Health-Based Health Resolved Jun 1995
Jan 1993 Resolved
o-Dichlorobenzene
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 1993
Showing 20 of 60 violations
Industrial pollution

Top industrial polluters within 10 miles of Millville

Industrial polluters nearby

Reported releases to surface water by facilities near Millville, ranked by pounds discharged annually.

Total reported releases to surface water: 0 lbs

FacilityTop chemicalTo surface water (lbs/yr)Distance
TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Computers and Electronic Products · TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC
LOGAN, UT84321
Copper And Copper Compounds04.5 mi
SWIFT BEEF CO
Food · JBS USA FOOD CO
HYRUM, UT84319
3.5 mi
HYRUM HOT PLANT
Petroleum · KILGORE COS LLC
HYRUM, UT84319
3.1 mi
WEST POINT DAIRY PRODUCTS INC
Food · WUETHRICH BROTHERS-NEBRASKA LLC
HYRUM, UT84319
3.9 mi
BAICOR
Chemicals · BRANDT CONSOLIDATED INC
LOGAN, UT84321
5.9 mi

Source: EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) 2023

Environmental Risk

Drought conditions

D2 — severe drought

Cache 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)
25.5%
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

4
Declared disasters
Apr 2017
Most recent
Flood
Most common type

Cache County has experienced 4 federally declared disasters since 1986. Flooding and severe weather can compromise water treatment infrastructure and introduce contaminants into drinking water supplies.

Apr 2017
SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING
Flood FEMA #4311
Aug 2011
FLOODING
Flood FEMA #4011
Sep 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Coastal Storm FEMA #3223
Mar 1986
HEAVY RAINS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING
Flood FEMA #760

Full contaminants report

Contaminant Detected Level EPA Limit Unit Category Status
Lead (90th percentile) 4.0 15 ppb Inorganic Safe
Data source: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, local utility CCR.

Lead level trend (90th percentile)

EPA action level: 15 ppb
Lead has decreased by 0.0 ppb from 1993 (4.0 ppb) to 2025 (4.0 ppb).
Contaminant Rankings

See how Millville compares by contaminant

Explore where Millville ranks among all Utah cities for specific contaminants.

Infrastructure

Water source & infrastructure

Primary Source
Groundwater
Operator
Local Government
Population Served
1,900
Water Systems
1
Water Source

Where Millville's water comes from

Groundwater

Millville'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 local government ownership and serves approximately 1,900 people through 1 water system.

Local Hydrology

Water bodies near Millville

Millville is located near 5 notable water bodies. These water bodies contribute to the regional watershed and may indirectly affect groundwater quality.

Little Bear River
river
Cache Highline Canal
stream
Logan River Above State Dam,
river
Com F Logan R Ab St D And Cache Hl Can Nr Logan
river
Blacksmith Fork Ab Up And L Co.'S Dam Nr Hyrum
river
Infrastructure

Water systems serving Millville

System Name PWSID Population Source
MILLVILLE CITY UTAH03012 1,900 GW
Regional Comparison

How Millville compares

Full Utah rankings →

Millville's score of 87.4/100 is above the average of 50/100 among major Utah cities. It outscores 10 of 10 nearby cities.

Millville (this city)
87.4
Orem
40.7
Sandy
39.5
Lehi
44.9
Utah avg
50
City Profile

About Millville, UT

Wikipedia →

Millville is a city in Cache County, Utah, United States. The population was 2,222 at the 2020 census, with an estimated population of 2,300 in 2022. It is included in the Logan, Utah-Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Economic Profile
$91,250
Median Income
$363,079
Median Home Value
$795/mo
Median Rent
1.4%
Unemployment
Community
35.7
Median Age
277
People / sq mi
40%
College Educated
91%
Homeownership
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Frequently asked questions

Is Millville, UT tap water safe to drink?

Millville's water quality earned a grade of A- (87.4/100). The water generally meets EPA standards and is considered safe for consumption. The city ranks #35 out of 177 cities tested in Utah.

What contaminants are in Millville's water?

Lead was measured at 4.0 ppb (90th percentile). 60 violations are on record.

How is Millville'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 Millville?

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

Where does Millville's water come from?

Millville's water is sourced from Groundwater. The city has 1 water system serving approximately 1,900 residents.

What health violations has Millville's water system had?

Millville has 8 health-based violations on record. The most recent violation was recorded in April 2023. Health-based violations mean the water exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for a regulated substance. 2 violations remain unresolved.

Is Millville's groundwater at risk of contamination?

Millville 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 60 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 Millville's water compare to other cities?

Millville ranks #35 out of 177 cities in Utah (better than 80% of state cities) and #4074 out of 15744 cities nationally (74th percentile). The grade of A- reflects the combined assessment of violation history, lead and copper levels, PFAS contamination, and regulatory compliance.

Does Millville's small water system affect quality?

Millville's system serves approximately 1,900 residents. Small community water systems (under 3,300 people) may have fewer financial resources for infrastructure upgrades and advanced treatment technologies. However, they are held to the same EPA drinking water standards as larger systems. This system has 60 violations on record.