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Woods Cross City
Consumer Confidenceand Water Quality Annual Report 2023
Definition of Abbreviations
MCL Maximum Contaminant Level
MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goal
MFL Million fiber per liter (measures asbestos)
NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units (cloudiness)
Cfu Colony forming units (bacterial cell colonies)
pci/L Picocuries per liter (radioactive units)
ppm Parts per million (mg/l 1, penny in $10,000)
ppb Parts per billion (ug/l, 1 penny in $10 million)
ppt Parts per trillion (1 penny in $10 trillion)
ppq Parts per quadrillion (1 penny in $10 trillion)
TT Treatment technique, method
UR Unregulated, no EPA standard set
ND Non-detected (less than the method can see)
SW State waiver (never used or detected)
NR Non reportable
NE Not established
Mayor
Ryan Westergard
Council Members
Julie Checketts
Jessica Kelemen
Wallace Larrabee
Gary Sharp
Matt Terry
We are pleased to present Woods Cross City’s 2023 Annual
Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to
inform you about the quality of the City’s Drinking Water
and services we deliver to you everyday. We are committed
to continually making improvements to our water system to
ensure that the quality of your water is safe, dependable and
properly protected.
Woods Cross City obtains its water from City owned
underground water wells along with a small amount of
water purchased from a Weber Basin Conservancy District
underground water well. Weber Basin’s water Quality report
can be obtained at www.weberbasin.com
Woods Cross City routinely monitors for contaminants in
our drinking water in accordance with the Federal and State
Drinking Water Rules. The following table shows the results
of our monitoring for the calendar year of 2023 beginning
January 1 through December 31, 2023.All drinking water, including bottled water, may
reasonably be expected to contain at least small
amounts of contaminants. It is important to remember
that the presence of these contaminants does not
necessarily pose a health risk. Some people may be
more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water
than the general population.
Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with
cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have
undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS
or other immune system disorders, some elderly,
and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.
These people should seek advice about drinking water
from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines
on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by
Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are
available from the Environmental Protection Agency’s
Safe Drinking Water Hotline [phone].
Health Concerns and Definitions
This chart lists the most recent test results for the
facilities listed and indicates the most likely source of
contamination. The data is a range for all wells and
springs with the lowest and highest levels.
Maximum Contamination Level (MCL) is the highest
level of contaminant that is allowed in drinking
water. Using the best available technology, MCL’s
are set as close to the goal as feasible. Maximum
Contaminant Levels Goal (MCLG) is the level of a
contaminant in drinking water below which there is
no known or expected health risk. MCGL’s allow for a
margin of safety.
In addition to the parameters listed in this report,
Woods Cross City monitors for many unregulated
contaminants. The results are available by request by
contacting the Public Works Department.
Most Recent Test Results
Is there a federal EPA regulation for PFAS in drinking water?
There is currently no federal drinking water standard
for any PFAS compounds. In May 2016, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established a
lifetime drinking water health advisory (HA) level at
70 parts per trillion (ppt) for individual or combined
concentrations of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and
perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). Both chemicals are
types of PFAS. In California, there is not a PFAS drinking
water regulation.
The Woods Cross City’s policy is to monitor
drinking water for PFAS at all City owned and
operated water systems at a minimum of every
three years. The Woods Cross policy is that if
water sampling results confirm that drinking
water contains PFOA and PFOS at individual or
combined concentrations greater than the 2016
EPA HA level of 70 ppt, water systems would 1)
take immediate action to reduce exposure to
PFOS or PFOA, to include providing alternative
drinking water; and 2)undertake additional
sampling to assess the level, scope, and localized
source of contamination.
What about the EPA’s 2022 interim Health
Advisories or proposed regulations?
EPA issued interim Health Advisories for
PFOS and PFOA in 2022. However these
newer levels are below quantifiable limits
(i.e., below detection levels). The City looks
CY2023 Consumer Confidence Report
(CCR) Language Regarding PFAS
What are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
and where do they come from?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of
thousands of man-made chemicals. PFAS have been used
in a variety of industrial and consumer products around
the globe, including in the U.S., for decades. Due to their
widespread use and environmental persistence, most people
in the United States have been exposed to certain PFAS.
PFAS have been used to make coatings and products that are
used as oil and water repellents for carpets, clothing, paper
packaging for food, and cookware. They are also contained
in some foams (aqueous film-forming foam or AFFF) used
for fighting petroleum fires.
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Below MRL
We are pleased to report that drinking water
testing results were below the Method
Reporting Limit (MRL) for all 29a PFAS
compounds covered by the sampling method,
including PFOA and PFOS. This means that
PFAS were not detected in your water
system. In accordance with City policy, the
water system will be resampled every three
years for your continued protection.
forward to the clarity that a nationwide regulatory
standard for PFOS and PFOA in drinking water will
provide. In anticipation of this EPA drinking water
regulation and to account for emerging science that
shows potential health effects of PFOS and PFOA at
levels lower than 70 ppt, the City is evaluating its efforts
to address PFAS in drinking water, and what actions we
can take to be prepared to incorporate this standard,
such as reviewing our current data and collecting
additional sampling where necessary. Woods Cross City
remains committed to communicating and engaging
with our communities throughout this process.
Has Woods Cross City tested its water for PFAS?
Yes. In 2020 and 2023, samples were collected from
the city water sources. The samples were analyzed by
a national accredited facility using the following EPA
testing processes for PFAS and PFOS. EPA methods
533,537.1 UCMR5, and 200.7 UCMR5.
There are many connections to our water
distribution system. When connections are
properly installed and maintained, the concerns are
very minimal. However, unapproved and improper piping
changes or connections can adversely affect not only the
availability, but also the quality of the water.
A cross connection may allow polluted water or even chemicals to
mingle into the water supply system when not properly protected.
This not only compromises the water quality but can also affect
your health. So, what can you do?
Do not make or allow
improper connections at
your homes. Even that
unprotected garden hose
lying in the puddle next
to the driveway is a cross
connection. The unprotected
lawn sprinkler system after
you have fertilized or sprayed
is also a cross connection.
When the cross connection is
allowed to exist at your home,
it will affect you and your
family first.
If you’d like to learn more about helping to protect the
quality of our water, call us for further information about
ways you can help. 801-292-4421
Water users commonly use garden hoses for a
variety of purposes, including:
•Watering lawns, flower beds and gardens.
•Washing cars and other items.
•Filling pools and hot tubs.
•Washing workshops, garages, food prep areas, etc.
•Applying liquid fertilizers and pesticides.
Any of these may involve
attaching a chemical
reservoir to the end of the
hose. (If at all possible avoid
this practice!) In each of
these cases, there is the
potential to contaminate
the water supply.
Hose Bib Vacuum Breakers
are simple, low-cost devices
that should be used to help
prevent backflow of water
when engaging in the use of
water hoses. They are easy to
install and available at many
plumbing supply stores.
Hose Bib (Hose Attached)
Vacuum Breakers (HAVB)Cross Connections
Lead
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious
health problems, especially for pregnant women and
young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from
materials and components associated with service lines
and home plumbing. Woods Cross City’s Water System
is responsible for providing high quality drinking water,
but cannot control the variety of materials used in
plumbing components.
When your water has been sitting for several hours, you
can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing
your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water
for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in
your water, you may wish to have your water tested.
Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and
steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from
the safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/
safewater/lead.
Source Protection
The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for
Woods Cross City’s Water System is available
for your review. It contains information
about source protection zones, potential
contamination sources and management
strategies to protect our
drinking water. Our
sources have been
determined to
have a low level
of susceptibility from
potential contamination.
Don’t Flush Your Money Down the Drain!
Challenge: If your toilet is from 1992 or earlier, you
probably have an inefficient model that uses at least 3.5 gallons
per flush.
Solution: New and improved WaterSense labeled models use
less than 1.28 gallons per flush-that is at least 60 percent less
than their older, less efficient counterparts. Compared to a 3.5
gallons per flush toilet, a WaterSense toilet could save a family
of four more than $90 annually on their water bill, and over
$2,000 over the lifetime of the toilet.
Fix That Leak
Challenge: Leaky faucets
that drip at the rate of one
drip per second can
waste more than 3,000
gallons of water each
year.
Solution: If you’re
unsure whether you have
a leak, read your water
meter usage from the new
Eye on Water link and compare
it over a couple of days.
Challenge: A leaky toilet can waste about 200
gallons of water every day.
Solution: To tell if your toilet has a leak, place a
drop of food coloring in the tank; if the color shows
in the bowl without flushing, you have a leak.
Water Conservation
Water Department Employees 3
Woods Cross water service area population 11,500
Total gallons used 390,972,000
Total acre feet 1199
Number of water sources
Deep wells 3
Weber Basin Culinary Connections 1
Average hardness of water supply 23 grains/gallon
Water service connections 3,600
Total miles of waterlines 52.5
Total fire hydrants 586
Water storage capacity (Gallons)7,000,000
Woods Cross City has a smart meter reading
system that includes an online portal for
residents to monitor their water usage.
This feature allows for residents to watch
their daily water usage and sign up for
notifications if there is a water leak detected. Eye On Water
allows for opportunities to save water and save on water
overage costs caused by leaks and excess water use.
You can set up an account online at eyeonwater.com or
download the app on your mobile device from the Apple App
Store or Google Play Store. Just search for “Eye On Water.”
Have your most recent water bill ready with your account ID
and follow the set up instructions. Remember not to use periods
between the account numbers on your ID. Once you have verified
your email, you are all set up!
Any questions?
Please call City Hall
at 801-292-4421 for
assistance.
Eye on Water
Woods Cross City
Water At a Glance