Murray Tap Water Quality Report
Murray's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Other systems listed for Murray with results above guidelines: SALT LAKE CITY WATER SYSTEM (5 above guidelines), JORDAN VALLEY WCD (6 above guidelines)
People Served
38,723
Health-based violations since 2020
0
MURRAY CITY WATER SYSTEM. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Mar 2023 · MURRAY CITY WATER SYSTEM
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Murray Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Murray's water has 3 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
MURRAY CITY WATER SYSTEM, Murray's water system, serves 38,723 people. 2 other systems are listed for Murray. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to MURRAY CITY WATER SYSTEM's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for MURRAY CITY WATER SYSTEM is from Mar 2023.
In EPA's 2023–2026 UCMR 5 testing, MURRAY CITY WATER SYSTEM measured lithium at up to 83 µg/L, which EPA counts as above its health reference level of 10 µg/L. That level is a screening value EPA uses to decide what to study further, not a legal limit, and this result does not change this page's water-quality summary.
Boil water advisories are issued by water systems and state agencies, and they change from day to day. Boil water advisories in Utah
Murray Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Murray, UT
We read Murray, UT’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 5 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 160 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Murray
Based on Murray's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
Waterdrop
G3 P600
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
600 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Space-saving design
- Good contaminant reduction
- NSF-58 certified
Removes 4 contaminants:
Waterdrop
G3 P800
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
800 gpm
Daily Production
800 gpd
Highlights:
- High water production rate
- Modern design
- No tank needed
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-372 certified
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Chlorine, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Nitrate, Chloride, Sodium, Strontium
Filters for what Murray reported
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 5 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
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$269
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PFAS Forever Chemicals Test
$339.95
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Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
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With 3 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Murray's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Murray includes turbidity and sulfate — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Murray, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Murray? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Salt Lake County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Murray
Murray's tap water measures 13.8 grains per gallon (235.3 mg/L) — very hard on the USGS scale, the range where scale on fixtures and appliances is the usual complaint.
Water softener cost for 13.8 gpg water in Murray — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Utah as a whole, read water softener cost in Utah — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Murray Tap Water
Murray's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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