Water Quality in Wellsville, UT

Wellsville's water has 1 contaminant above health guidelines. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.

Utility

WELLSVILLE CITY WATER

People Served

4,190

MCL Violations

0

Last Updated

Jul 6, 2022

Quick Summary

20
Contaminants Tested
1
Above Guidelines
Above EPA Limits
EPA Status
Same as state average

Contaminants Detected

⚠️ Contaminants Above Health Guidelines (1)

What is Chlorine (Total)?

Chlorine is a chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17. It is a yellow-green gas at room temperature and is a strong oxidizing agent. Chlorine is commonly used in water treatment to kill bacteria and other pathogens, making water safe for drinking.

Health Effects

Exposure to chlorine can cause respiratory issues, skin irritation, and eye irritation. Ingesting high levels of chlorine can lead to gastrointestinal distress and other serious health problems.

Affected Organs

Respiratory systemSkinEyesGastrointestinal system

Common Sources

Water treatment processesDisinfection of drinking waterIndustrial discharge
Last Tested: Jul 6, 2022

Understanding the Data

This data comes from your local water utility testing. The bar charts compare detected levels against health guidelines (HGL). Contaminants above the health guideline are shown by default and may require filtration. All other tested contaminants are within safe levels and can be viewed by expanding the section above.

Recommended Water Filters for Wellsville

Based on Wellsville's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above health guidelines.

Our Pick
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
GNRQ18NBN[1] GNRQ18NBN[1]

GE Appliances, a Haier Company

GNRQ18NBN[1] GNRQ18NBN[1]

(482 reviews)
58.42

NSF Certified:

NSF-42
NSF-58

Capacity

260 gal

Filter Life

1 mo

Flow Rate

0.5 gpm

Removes 23 contaminants:

Arsenic, Asbestos, Barium, Cadmium, Chlorine (Free) +18 more

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Highly Rated
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
GXRQ18NBN[1] GXRQ18NBN[1]

GE Appliances, a Haier Company

GXRQ18NBN[1] GXRQ18NBN[1]

(482 reviews)
58.42

NSF Certified:

NSF-42
NSF-58

Capacity

260 gal

Filter Life

1 mo

Flow Rate

0.5 gpm

Removes 23 contaminants:

Arsenic, Asbestos, Barium, Cadmium, Chlorine (Free) +18 more

View Details
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
Rainsoft Rainsoft Ultrefiner Elite

Aquion, Inc.

Rainsoft Rainsoft Ultrefiner Elite

(60 reviews)
50.79

NSF Certified:

NSF-401
NSF-42
NSF-53
NSF-58

Capacity

2251 gal

Filter Life

8 mo

Flow Rate

1 gpm

Removes 20 contaminants:

Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chloramine, Chlorine (Free) +15 more

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BEST LEAD REMOVAL

Solventum Purification Inc.

3MRO501[G] 3MRO501[G]

NSF Certified:

NSF-42
NSF-58

Capacity

15001 gal

Filter Life

50 mo

Flow Rate

0.5 gpm

Removes 22 contaminants:

Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total) +17 more

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wellsville's water has 1 contaminant above health guidelines. 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.