Clinton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Clinton City Water System serves approximately 22,000 residents in Clinton, Utah, and surrounding neighborhoods from West Point to Syracuse in Davis County. The utility sources its supply exclusively from local groundwater wells accessing aquifers beneath the Great Salt Lake valley. No surface water reservoirs or rivers are utilized, and treatment involves chlorine disinfection with no additional advanced processes reported. Contact: 801-614-0870 or 2153 W 1145 N, Clinton, UT 84015.

The groundwater recharge areas of the Great Salt Lake Basin encompass thick layers of unconsolidated sediments and bedrock. Key geological features include Tertiary and Quaternary alluvial deposits overlying older carbonate rock formations — limestone and dolomite — common in the Wasatch Front region. These mineralised strata impart a very hard character to the supply as water dissolves alkaline earth metals during subsurface flow, yielding elevated total dissolved solids around 386 ppm and a mineral profile dominated by calcium and magnesium compounds.

Very hard water in Clinton promotes significant scale buildup in pipes, water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines, potentially reducing energy efficiency by 10–20% and causing $1,200+ in annual damage. Faucets show white crusting, dishes spot after washing, and soap lathers poorly, often causing dry skin. Regular vinegar descaling and scale-inhibiting filters are advised; a water softener is strongly recommended through ion exchange. The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report confirms EPA compliance — trihalomethanes at 12–44 ppb, haloacetic acids at 5–36 ppb, nitrate at 1 ppm, no coliform or lead/copper action level exceedances. Chromium-6 and trihalomethanes exceed health advocacy guidelines per independent analyses; flush taps to minimise lead risk.