The FY 2027 tentative budget includes a proposed tax rate increase. Details are available in the Property Tax Impact Schedule. Full budget documents can be found on the budget page. A Public hearing will be held during the City Council meeting on Aug. 11.
WEST JORDAN
The City of West Jordan is dedicated to providing safe and dependable water to its residents. The city is pleased to present its 2026 Water Quality Report, which contains important information about the quality of your drinking water.
The City of West Jordan’s water supply comes from two sources.
93% from the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District treated water sources, including mountain reservoirs, springs, and wells.
7% from city-owned groundwater wells.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily mean that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants can and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline: 800-426-4791
While your drinking water meets EPA standards for arsenic, it still can contain low levels of arsenic. The EPA’s standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. The EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of West Jordan is responsible for providing high-quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize your potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you’re concerned about lead in your water, more information can be found on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure online at epa.gov. For more information visit Lead and Copper Program or see the interactive map to learn about your parcels water Interactive Map.
The Water Division takes more than 100 routine water samples each month from wells, storage reservoirs, and transmission/distribution lines to monitor water quality and protect public safety.
Pollution prevention is the most effective groundwater protection measure. Underground aquifers are often threatened by contamination from paint, used motor oil, gasoline, or lawn and garden chemicals that are not disposed of properly.
Water quality can be affected by natural elements and chemical elements introduced by humans. Over-applying fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides can introduce contaminants into the water source, including dirt, leaves, and grass clippings.
Never use the gutter or storm drain system for disposal of household hazardous waste. If you would not drink it, do not dump it.
Stormwater is not treated and can affect overall water quality. It flows through storm drains to local creeks, canals, and rivers, which can then move to groundwater.
We all live downstream. Avoid placing waste products or chemicals near or in storm drains.
Look through your home, garage, or shed for leftover cleaners, oil-based paints, stain removal products, and automotive fluids. If used in ways other than intended, these products can harm stormwater and the water supply.
The Trans-Jordan Landfill accepts residential household hazardous waste at no charge Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 10873 S. Bacchus Hwy., South Jordan.
A cross connection is a physical connection to the water system through piping that could allow pollutants or contaminants to backflow into the public drinking water system.
Install a hose bib vacuum breaker on each threaded hose bib around your home. Landscape sprinkling systems connected to the public drinking water system must have an approved backflow prevention assembly and be tested annually.
About 66% of West Jordan residents’ culinary water is used for landscape irrigation. Water deeply but as infrequently as possible. Try applying one-half inch of water at a time: once a week in spring, gradually increasing to once every three days in summer, then gradually returning to once a week in fall.
Utah is a desert state, and water conservation is critical because of population growth. Visit ConserveWater.utah.gov for real-time watering recommendations.
Public comment can be shared during City Council meetings. The Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month. Find more information at westjordan.utah.gov.
Promptly contact the Water Division if your water is discolored or you notice changes in taste or odor. Call 801-569-5700 or 801-330-4528 for after-hour emergencies.
| Category | Parameter | Units | Average | Maximum | Minimum | MCL or Standard | MCLG | Violation | Last Sampled | Comments / Likely Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary inorganics | ||||||||||
| Primary inorganics | Antimony | ug/L | ND | 0.6 | ND | 6.00 | 6.00 | No | 2025 | Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics; electronics; solder. |
| Primary inorganics | Arsenic | ug/L | 1.7 | 7.8 | ND | 10 | 0 | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits and runoff from orchards. |
| Primary inorganics | Barium | ug/L | 59.3 | 150.0 | ND | 2000 | 2000 | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Primary inorganics | Copper | ug/L | 1.0 | 32.0 | ND | NE | NE | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Primary inorganics | Chromium | ug/L | ND | 1.0 | ND | 100 | 100 | No | 2025 | Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits. |
| Primary inorganics | Cyanide, Free | ug/L | 0.5 | 3.700 | ND | 200 | 200 | No | 2025 | Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories. |
| Primary inorganics | Fluoride | mg/L | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 4 | 4 | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits and discharges from fertilizers. Fluoride added at source. |
| Primary inorganics | Lead | ug/L | 0.044 | 1.0 | ND | NE | NE | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Primary inorganics | Nickel | ug/L | 0.14 | 3.00 | ND | NE | NE | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Primary inorganics | Nitrate | mg/L | 1.44 | 3.67 | ND | 10 | 10 | No | 2025 | Runoff from fertilizer, leaching from septic tanks, and naturally occurring organic material. |
| Primary inorganics | Selenium | ug/L | 0.7 | 8.1 | ND | 50 | 50 | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Primary inorganics | Sodium | mg/L | 26.2 | 77.9 | 8.0 | NE | NE | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits and runoff from road deicing. |
| Primary inorganics | Sulfate | mg/L | 52.7 | 239.0 | 5.4 | 1000 | NE | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Primary inorganics | Thallium | ug/L | 0.05 | 1.1 | ND | No | 2025 | |||
| Primary inorganics | TDS | mg/L | 281.2 | 960.0 | ND | 2000 | NE | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Primary inorganics | Turbidity (groundwater sources) | NTU | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.03 | 5 | NE | No | 2025 | MCL is 5.0 for groundwater. Suspended material from soil runoff. |
| Primary inorganics | Turbidity (surface water sources) | NTU | 0.03 | 0.15 | 0.01 | 0.3 | TT | No | 2025 | MCL is 0.3 NTU 95% of the time for surface water. Suspended material from soil runoff. |
| Secondary inorganics – Aesthetic Standards | ||||||||||
| Secondary inorganics | Aluminum | ug/L | 2.65 | 27.70 | 0.0 | SS = 50-200 | NE | No | 2024 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits and treatment residuals. |
| Secondary inorganics | Chloride | mg/L | 45.5 | 165.0 | 10.00 | SS = 250 | NE | No | 2024 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Secondary inorganics | Color | CU | 3.11 | 10.00 | 0.12 | SS = 15 | NE | No | 2024 | Decaying naturally occurring organic material and suspended particles. |
| Secondary inorganics | Iron | ug/L | 5.9 | 70 | ND | SS = 300 | NE | No | 2024 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Secondary inorganics | Manganese | ug/L | 0.2 | 35.00 | ND | SS = 50 | NE | No | 2024 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Secondary inorganics | Lowest Monthly % Meeting TT | % | 100% | Treatment Technique requirement applies only to treated surface water sources. | ||||||
| Secondary inorganics | pH | 7.71 | 8.65 | 6.9 | SS = 6.5-8.5 | NE | No | 2025 | Naturally occurring and affected by chemical treatment. | |
| Secondary inorganics | Silver | ug/L | 0.0080 | 1.0 | ND | SS = 100 | NE | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Secondary inorganics | Zinc | ug/L | 0.6 | 30.0 | ND | SS = 5000 | NE | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Unregulated parameters – monitoring not required | ||||||||||
| Unregulated | Alkalinity, Bicarbonate | mg/L | 135.6 | 225 | 24.5 | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Naturally occurring. |
| Unregulated | Alkalinity, Carbonate | mg/L | 0.3 | 4.0 | ND | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Naturally occurring. |
| Unregulated | Alkalinity, Hydroxide | mg/L | ND | 0.0 | ND | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Naturally occurring. |
| Unregulated | Alkalinity, Total (CaCO3) | mg/L | 120 | 225 | 12 | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Naturally occurring. |
| Unregulated | Ammonia | mg/L | 0.3 | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Runoff from fertilizer and naturally occurring. | ||
| Unregulated | Bromide | ug/L | ND | 9.5 | ND | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Naturally occurring. |
| Unregulated | Calcium | mg/L | 45.2 | 144 | 13.30 | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Unregulated | Chemical Oxygen Demand | mg/L | ND | ND | ND | UR | NE | No | 2014 | Measures amount of organic compounds in water. Naturally occurring. |
| Unregulated | Conductance | umhos/cm | 465.2 | 1100 | 42.00 | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Naturally occurring. |
| Unregulated | Cyanide, Total | ug/L | 0.6 | 10 | ND | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizers. |
| Unregulated | Geosmin | ng/L | 1.3 | 6.4 | ND | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Naturally occurring organic compound associated with musty odor. |
| Unregulated | Hardness, Calcium | mg/L | 117.7 | 167.8 | 12.0 | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Unregulated | Hardness, Total | mg/L | 182.7 | 602 | 16.00 | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Unregulated | Magnesium | mg/L | 16.4 | 58.6 | ND | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Unregulated | Molybdenum | ug/L | 0.87 | 3.82 | ND | UR | NE | No | 2025 | By-product of copper and tungsten mining. |
| Unregulated | Orthophosphates | ug/L | 5.2 | 70 | ND | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Unregulated | Potassium | mg/L | 2.95 | 12.9 | 0.08 | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Unregulated | TSS (Total Suspended Solids) | mg/L | 0.2 | 4.0 | ND | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Erosion of naturally occurring deposits. |
| Unregulated | Turbidity (distribution system) | NTU | 0.1 | 0.7 | ND | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Suspended material from soil runoff. |
| VOCs | ||||||||||
| VOCs | Chloroform | ug/L | 5.10 | 29.1 | ND | UR | NE | No | 2025 | By-product of drinking water disinfection. |
| VOCs | Dibromochloromethane | ug/L | 0.65 | 7 | ND | UR | NE | No | 2025 | By-product of drinking water disinfection. |
| VOCs | Bromodichloromethane | ug/L | 1.65 | 10 | ND | UR | NE | No | 2025 | By-product of drinking water disinfection. |
| VOCs | Bromoform | ug/L | 0.03 | 1 | ND | UR | NE | No | 2025 | By-product of drinking water disinfection. |
| VOCs | All Other Parameters | ug/L | 0.74 | 31.266 | ND | UR | NE | No | 2025 | Various sources. |
| Pesticides/PCBs/SOCs | ||||||||||
| Pesticides/PCBs/SOCs | Bis (2ethylhexyl) phthalate | ug/L | 0.03 | 1.30 | ND | 6.0 | 0 | 2025 | Discharge from rubber and chemical factories. | |
| Pesticides/PCBs/SOCs | All Other Parameters | ug/L | 2025 | |||||||
| Radiological | ||||||||||
| Radiological | Radium 226 | pCi/L | 0.19 | 1.30 | -0.54 | NE | NE | No | 2025 | Decay of natural and man-made deposits. |
| Radiological | Radium 228 | pCi/L | 0.38 | 1.30 | -0.30 | NE | NE | No | 2025 | Decay of natural and man-made deposits. |
| Radiological | Gross-Alpha | pCi/L | 3.1 | 8.2 | 0.5 | 15 | NE | No | 2025 | Decay of natural and man-made deposits. |
| Radiological | Gross-Beta | pCi/L | 4.2 | 18.2 | 0.9 | 50 | NE | No | 2025 | Decay of natural and man-made deposits. |
| Radiological | Uranium | ug/L | 3 | 8 | 0 | 30 | NE | No | 2025 | Decay of natural and man-made deposits. |
| Radiological | Radon | pCi/L | ND | 0 | ND | NE | NE | No | 2020 | Naturally occurring in soil. |
| Disinfectants / Disinfection By-Products | ||||||||||
| Disinfection by-products | Chlorine | mg/L | 0.56 | 0.89 | 0.14 | 4 | NE | No | 2025 | Drinking water disinfectant. |
| Disinfection by-products | TTHMs | ug/L | 34.22 | 51.6 | 18.2 | 80 | NE | No | 2025 | High result is not a violation; violation is determined on annual location average. By-product of drinking water disinfection. |
| Disinfection by-products | HAA5s | ug/L | 19.41 | 27.3 | 8.19 | 60 | NE | No | 2025 | High result is not a violation; violation is determined on annual location average. By-product of drinking water disinfection. |
| Disinfection by-products | HAA6 | ug/L | UR | NE | No | 2023 | By-product of drinking water disinfection. | |||
| Disinfection by-products | Highest Annual Location Wide Avg. | ug/L | TTHM = 37.9 ug/L; HAA5s = 21.8 ug/L | |||||||
| Disinfection by-products | Bromate | ug/L | ND | ND | ND | 10 | 0 | No | 2025 | By-product of drinking water disinfection. |
| Disinfection by-products | Chlorine Dioxide | ug/L | 3.27 | 100.0000015 | ND | 800 | NE | No | 2025 | Drinking water disinfectant. |
| Disinfection by-products | Chlorite | mg/L | 0.26 | 0.48 | 0.08 | 1 | 0.8 | No | 2025 | By-product of drinking water disinfection. |
| Organic material | ||||||||||
| Organic material | Total Organic Carbon | mg/L | 1.79 | 2.40 | ND | TT | NE | No | 2025 | Naturally occurring. |
| Organic material | Dissolved Organic Carbon | mg/L | 1.93 | 2.39 | 0.50 | TT | NE | No | 2025 | Naturally occurring. |
| Organic material | UV-254 | 1/cm | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.01 | UR | NE | No | 2025 | This is a measure of the concentration of UV-absorbing organic compounds. Naturally occurring. |
| Protozoa (sampled at source water) | ||||||||||
| Protozoa | Cryptosporidium | Oocysts/1L | ND | ND | ND | TT | 0 | No | 2017 | Parasite that enters lakes and rivers through sewage and animal waste. |
| Protozoa | Giardia | Cysts/1L | 1.5 | 7 | ND | TT | 0 | No | 2017 | Parasite that enters lakes and rivers through sewage and animal waste. |
| Microbiological | ||||||||||
| Microbiological | Total Coliform | % Positive per Month | 0% | 0% | 0% | Not >5% | 0 | No | 2025 | MCL is for monthly compliance. All repeat samples were negative; no violations were issued. Human and animal fecal waste, naturally occurring in the environment. |
| Microbiological | HPC | MPN/mL | 32.5 | 146 | ND | 500 | 0 | No | 2025 | Used to measure the overall bacteriological quality of drinking water. |
| Lead and Copper (tested at the consumer’s tap) – monitoring required every 3 years | ||||||||||
| Lead and Copper | Lead | ug/L | 1 | 7 | 0.00 | AL = 15 | NE | No | Lead violation is determined by the 90th percentile result. Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of naturally occurring deposits. | |
| Lead and Copper | Copper | ug/L | 164 | 693 | 43 | AL = 1300 | NE | No | Copper violation is determined by the 90th percentile result. Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of naturally occurring deposits. | |
| Lead and Copper | 90th Percentile | Lead = 2.23 ppb; Copper = 252 ppb | ||||||||
| Lead and Copper | # of sites above Action Level | Lead = 0; Copper = 0 | ||||||||
