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Is Woodland Hills, UT Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Graded B, with 6 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: UTAH25028
Overall Score
75.2 / 100
Violations
6 active
Last Updated
May 2026
Source
Groundwater
#91 of 177 in Utah Top 61% nationally
Local Government
Moderate data confidence
Reviewed by WaterVerge Editorial Team · Last updated May 2026
BGRADE
Water Quality Grade
75.2/100
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B 75.2/100

Woodland Hills, UT — Water Quality Report

Woodland Hills's drinking water received a grade of B (75.2 out of 100), indicating good water quality. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 1,605 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 197 violations on record, including 4 health-based violations. 6 remain unresolved.

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

What to know about Woodland Hills's water

Woodland Hills ranks #91 out of 177 cities in Utah for water quality, placing it below average in the state.

Woodland Hills 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, Woodland Hills 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 →
75.2 out of 100 Grade B
A: 90-100
B: 74-89
C: 60-73
F: <50
How is this calculated?
Violations
25.2/45
D
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 Woodland Hills, UT water safe to drink?

Concerns Identified

Woodland Hills's drinking water has significant quality concerns based on EPA testing data. With a grade of B (75.2/100), the system has issues across multiple categories. A water filter is recommended for all residents. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 1,605 residents using groundwater (wells).

6
Active Violations
4.0 ppb
Lead (90th %ile)
5 events
Disaster History

Recent water quality updates for Woodland Hills

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

Update
Water quality data updated

Latest EPA compliance and testing data incorporated into Woodland Hills's water quality assessment. Grade: B (75.2/100).

Violation
1 drinking water violation recorded

Contaminants: Consumer Confidence Rule.

Violation
2 drinking water violations recorded

Contaminants: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM.

Disaster
FLOODING

Federal disaster declaration (FEMA DR-4752). Flood event — may have impacted local water infrastructure.

Violation
3 drinking water violations recorded

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

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 Woodland Hills's water supply.

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

Well within EPA limits.

Violation history

Woodland Hills's water system has 197 total violations on record, including 4 health-based violations. 6 remain unresolved. 6 violations were issued in the last 5 years.

OtherMRMCL
Most recent violations:
Jul 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Open
Jan 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Resolved
Jan 2024 TTHM Resolved
Jul 2021 Radium-228 Resolved
Jul 2021 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U Resolved

Flood & environmental risk

Utah 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 Summit Creek, Spanish Fork.

FLOODING
Flood FEMA DR-4752
FLOODING
Flood FEMA DR-4011
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Coastal Storm FEMA DR-3223

Where does Woodland Hills's water come from?

Woodland Hills's drinking water comes from groundwater (wells), supplied by 1 water system serving approximately 1,605 people. Groundwater is generally less susceptible to surface contamination but can contain naturally occurring contaminants like arsenic, radon, and nitrate. Nearby water bodies include Summit Creek (river), Spanish Fork (river).

What Woodland Hills residents can do

Install a water filter

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

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

Woodland Hills'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

197
Total violations
4
Health-based
6
Active / unresolved
Jul 2024
Most recent violation
Compliance Record

Violations & advisories

197 Total
6 Active
4 Health-based
191 Resolved
Violations by category
Volatile Organic Chemicals
83
Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
26
Total Coliform Rule
26
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
24
Inorganic Chemicals
17
Jul 2024 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Oct 2010 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Jul 1997 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Jan 1997 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Jul 1996 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Active
Compliance Violation
Monitoring 0
Jan 2024 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2024
Jan 2024 Resolved
TTHM
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2024
Jul 2021 Resolved
Radium-228
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Sep 2021
Jul 2021 Resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Sep 2021
Jul 2021 Resolved
Radium-226
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Sep 2021
Oct 2020 Resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2020
Oct 2020 Resolved
Radium-228
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2020
Oct 2020 Resolved
Radium-226
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2020
Oct 2019 Resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2019
Oct 2019 Resolved
Radium-226
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2019
Oct 2019 Resolved
Radium-228
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2019
Oct 2019 Resolved
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2019
Oct 2019 Resolved
Xylenes, Total
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2019
Oct 2019 Resolved
o-Dichlorobenzene
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2019
Showing 20 of 197 violations
Industrial pollution

Top industrial polluters within 10 miles of Woodland Hills

Industrial polluters nearby

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

Total reported releases to surface water: 5 lbs

FacilityTop chemicalTo surface water (lbs/yr)Distance
HYDRO EXTRUSION USA LLC
Primary Metals · HYDRO EXTRUSION USA LLC
SPANISH FORK, UT84660
Copper58.2 mi
LIBERTY SAFE & SECURITY INC
Fabricated Metals · MONOMOY CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
PAYSON, UT84651
5.6 mi
GENEVA ROCK PRODUCTS INC. - PAYSON FACILITY
Nonmetallic Mineral Product · CLYDE COS INC
PAYSON, UT84651
5.3 mi
PPC FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
Printing · FISHER CONTAINER HOLDINGS LLC
PAYSON, UT84651
5.5 mi
KLUNE INDUSTRIES INC
Fabricated Metals · BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
SPANISH FORK, UT84660
8.3 mi

Source: EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) 2023

Environmental Risk

Drought conditions

D3 — extreme drought

Utah County is currently in D3 (extreme 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.

14
Weeks at D2+ (current streak)
29.7%
Months in D2+ (last 30y)
14
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
Dec 2023
Most recent
Flood
Most common type

Utah 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.

Dec 2023
FLOODING
Flood FEMA #4752
Aug 2011
FLOODING
Flood FEMA #4011
Sep 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Coastal Storm FEMA #3223
Aug 1984
SEVERE STORMS, MUDSLIDES, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING
Flood FEMA #720
Apr 1983
SEVERE STORMS, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING
Flood FEMA #680

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 19.0 ppb from 1995 (23.0 ppb) to 2023 (4.0 ppb).
Contaminant Rankings

See how Woodland Hills compares by contaminant

Explore where Woodland Hills ranks among all Utah cities for specific contaminants.

Infrastructure

Water source & infrastructure

Primary Source
Groundwater
Operator
Local Government
Population Served
1,605
Water Systems
1
Water Source

Where Woodland Hills's water comes from

Groundwater

Woodland Hills'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 1,605 people through 1 water system.

Local Hydrology

Water bodies near Woodland Hills

Woodland Hills is located near 2 notable water bodies. These water bodies contribute to the regional watershed and may indirectly affect groundwater quality.

Summit Creek
river
Spanish Fork
river
Infrastructure

Water systems serving Woodland Hills

System Name PWSID Population Source
WOODLAND HILLS CITY UTAH25028 1,605 GW
Regional Comparison

How Woodland Hills compares

Full Utah rankings →

Woodland Hills's score of 75.2/100 is above the average of 50/100 among major Utah cities. It outscores 9 of 10 nearby cities.

Woodland Hills (this city)
75.2
Orem
40.7
Sandy
39.5
Lehi
44.9
Utah avg
50
City Profile

About Woodland Hills, UT

Economic Profile
$130,096
Median Income
$717,601
Median Home Value
$2,667/mo
Median Rent
2.3%
Unemployment
Community
38.7
Median Age
203
People / sq mi
48.5%
College Educated
91%
Homeownership
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Frequently asked questions

Is Woodland Hills, UT tap water safe to drink?

Woodland Hills's water quality earned a grade of B (75.2/100). Some concerns have been identified. Consider a water filter for an extra layer of protection. The city ranks #91 out of 177 cities tested in Utah.

What contaminants are in Woodland Hills's water?

Lead was measured at 4.0 ppb (90th percentile). 197 violations are on record.

How is Woodland Hills'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 Woodland Hills?

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

Where does Woodland Hills's water come from?

Woodland Hills's water is sourced from Groundwater. The city has 1 water system serving approximately 1,605 residents.

What health violations has Woodland Hills's water system had?

Woodland Hills has 4 health-based violations on record. The most recent violation was recorded in July 2024. Health-based violations mean the water exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for a regulated substance. 6 violations remain unresolved.

Is Woodland Hills's groundwater at risk of contamination?

Woodland Hills 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 197 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 Woodland Hills's water compare to other cities?

Woodland Hills ranks #91 out of 177 cities in Utah (better than 49% of state cities) and #9658 out of 15744 cities nationally (39th percentile). The grade of B reflects the combined assessment of violation history, lead and copper levels, PFAS contamination, and regulatory compliance.

Does Woodland Hills's small water system affect quality?

Woodland Hills's system serves approximately 1,605 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 197 violations on record.