Salt Lake City
water solutions
Areas served
- Salt Lake County
- Utah County
- Davis County
- Weber County
- Summit County
- Tooele County
- Box Elder County
- Wasatch County
- Cache County
- Carbon County
- Daggett County
- Juab County
Bottleless dispensers fit for any business.
Bottleless water coolers
Offer a more sustainable solution for cleaner, better-tasting water on demand.
Ice
machines
Fast, efficient, and reliable ice and water machines with advanced filtration.
Sparkling water dispensers
Bottomless bubbles with built-in filtration for your modern workplace.
Filtered coffee brewers
Better water makes better coffee. Give your people great-tasting coffee from best-in-class brewers.
Salt Lake City water quality throughout the years
As the capital of Utah, Salt Lake City is the most populous city in the state today. In the northern part of Utah, it lies at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. Utah has 1,850 different sources of water, including lakes, reservoirs, rivers, wells, and springs. Mountain streams from nearby Wasatch canyons provide more than 60 percent of Salt Lake City’s drinking water. During the summer months, the Salt Lake City government supplements water flows with deep wells from across the valley.
Although Salt Lake City water quality is considered safe to drink, it contains chlorine as a disinfectant, which has an unpleasant taste and odor. Furthermore, waters near the surface are reported to have contained giardia, a microbe that causes giardiasis, according to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
Historically, Salt Lake City’s water quality failed to meet specific standards due to a lack of regulation and over-irrigation. As a result, the city’s drinking water contained higher levels of contaminants such as lead, bacteria, and metals.
In the 19th century, settlers diverted water from the Great Salt Lake to irrigate their crops, leading to significant changes in the lake’s salinity levels. For a long time, the lake’s ecosystem and water quality were affected by this.
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Culligan Quench filtration solutions.
Backed by 85 years of Culligan expertise, Culligan Quench has focused exclusively on providing businesses with the highest quality filtered water. This commitment to doing one thing well has made us the trusted water authority for over 75% of the Fortune 500. We offer the best bottleless water coolers, ice machines, sparkling water dispensers, and coffee brewers to fit any workplace. No matter your location, company size, or industry, we have a filtered water solution that is right for you
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of Salt Lake City
Proudly providing businesses with clean, filtered drinking water in the greater Salt Lake City Metro Area.
| Mon: | 8 AM – 8PM |
| Tues: | 8 AM – 8PM |
| Wed: | 8 AM – 8PM |
| Thur: | 8 AM – 8PM |
| Fri: | 8 AM – 8PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Frequently asked questions
Is Salt Lake City tap water safe to drink?
Yes, Salt Lake City tap water is typically safe to drink and consistently meets or exceeds all federal and state drinking water standards. The Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities conducts frequent testing to ensure water quality and publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report with all results.
For businesses, especially in older buildings, internal plumbing can affect water quality. Aging pipes and fixtures may introduce trace contaminants or affect taste. With its advanced filtration system, the Culligan Quench water cooler provides your office with clean, great-tasting water every day.
Does Salt Lake City have hard water?
Yes, Salt Lake City’s water is considered hard, containing higher levels of calcium and magnesium. Hard water can cause scale buildup in pipes, water heaters, and appliances such as coffee machines or dishwashers, which may lead to increased maintenance costs and reduced equipment efficiency.
For businesses, this can impact both operations and employee satisfaction. A Culligan Quench water filtration and softening solution can help reduce scale buildup, protect equipment, and maintain high-quality water for drinking and break room use.
Is there arsenic in Salt Lake City water?
Arsenic has been detected in Salt Lake City’s water supply, but levels are carefully monitored and remain below the maximum contaminant level (MCL) set by the EPA. The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report provides detailed information on arsenic and other trace contaminants.
For businesses in healthcare, food service, or office settings, the installation of a Culligan Quench point-of-use filtration system offers a reliable way to improve water taste while also making it healthier by reducing exposure to contaminants.
Water you can trust. From experts you can trust.
Over 120,000 companies, big and small, trust Culligan Quench for cleaner, safer, and great-tasting water.