Volatile Organic Compounds in Utah Well Water

In Utah, volatile organic compounds levels average 1.734 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 8.411 ppb. The EPA limit is 5 ppb. Currently 10.9% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 16,350 wells.

Testing for volatile organic compounds in Utah typically costs around $44. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for volatile organic compounds cost approximately $2,513.

The risk level for volatile organic compounds in Utah is rated as moderate. The state average of 1.734 ppb is 27.2% below the national average of 2.382 ppb.