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Copper in Brigham City, UT Drinking Water

Copper data for Brigham City, Utah · 26,711 residents · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of Copper in Brigham City, Utah: the highest detected level is 1370 ppb; the EPA limit is 1.3 mg/L (action level). Copper carries a moderate health-risk designation.

Across Brigham City, Utah, federal monitoring data has captured Copper in water samples at detectable concentrations in the most recent available reporting cycle.

1370 ppb
Max Level Detected
1370 ppb
Average Level
1.3 mg/L (action level)
EPA action level
Moderate
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis or NSF 53 Carbon Block
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-07-13

Copper in Brigham City Tap Water

Copper has been detected in Brigham City, Utah drinking water at a maximum level of 1370 ppb — 1.05x the EPA action level.

This analysis covers 26,711 residents across 1 ZIP code in Brigham City.

Brigham City's overall water quality grade is B (81/100).

Is Copper in Brigham City Water Safe?

Copper levels in parts of Brigham City exceed the EPA action level of 1.3 mg/L (action level). The EPA requires water systems to take corrective action when this limit is exceeded.

If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis or nsf 53 carbon block filter certified under NSF 53 and testing your water independently.

Copper Levels by ZIP Code

ZIP Code Copper Level EPA Limit Status
84302 1370 ppb 1.3 mg/L (action level) Exceeds limit

Average copper level across Brigham City: 1370 ppb

Health Effects of Copper

  • Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (short-term, high levels)
  • Liver and kidney damage (long-term)
  • Particularly dangerous for people with Wilson's disease
  • Infants are more sensitive than adults

Health risk severity: Moderate. Governed by the Lead and Copper Rule.

How Copper Gets Into Drinking Water

  • Corrosion of copper household plumbing
  • Acidic (low pH) water accelerates copper leaching
  • New copper pipes leach more than aged ones
  • Mining and industrial discharge (rare for tap water)

What to Do About Copper in Brigham City Water

  1. Run water for 30-60 seconds before use (flushes stagnant water)
  2. Install an NSF 53 or NSF 58 certified filter
  3. If pH is low, consider a whole-home acid neutralizer
  4. Test first-draw morning water to check actual copper levels

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 for copper removal.

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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Copper in Brigham City, UT Drinking Water. https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/copper/brigham-city-ut/
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Data as of July 2026.

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