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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Enoch City Water System 2023
We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is
designed to inform you about the quality of the water and services we deliver to you every day.
Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want
you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and
protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water
sources have been determined to be from groundwater sources. Our water sources are Homestead
Well, Anderson Well, Ravine Road Well, Iron Works Well, Tank Well, and Norm Grimshaw Well.
The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for Enoch City 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 from sources. We have also developed management
strategies to further protect our sources from contamination. Please contact us if you have
questions or concerns about our source protection plan.
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 let polluted water or even chemicals 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.
This report shows our water quality and what it means to you, our customer.
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Hayden
White at 435-586-1119. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If
you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. For more
information, please contact Hayden White.
Enoch City routinely monitors for constituents in our drinking water in accordance with the
Federal and Utah State laws. The following table shows the results of our monitoring for the period
of January 1st to December 31st, 2023. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may
be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some constituents. It's important to
remember that the presence of these constituents does not necessarily pose a health risk.
In the following table you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with.
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To help you better understand these terms we've provided the following definitions:
Non-Detects (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
ND/Low - High - For water systems that have multiple sources of water, the Utah Division of
Drinking Water has given water systems the option of listing the test results of the constituents in
one table, instead of multiple tables. To accomplish this, the lowest and highest values detected in
the multiple sources are recorded in the same space in the report table.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one
minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/l) - one part per billion corresponds to one
minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (nanograms/l) - one part per trillion corresponds
to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.
Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (picograms/l) - one part per quadrillion
corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) - measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Million Fibers per Liter (MFL) - million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos
fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of
water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or
other requirements which a water system must follow.
Treatment Technique (TT) - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the
level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of
a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible
using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The “Goal”(MCLG) is the level of a contaminant
in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a
margin of safety.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in
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drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control
of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water
disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the
benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Date- Because of required sampling time frames i.e. yearly, 3 years, 4 years and 6 years, sampling
dates may seem outdated.
Waivers (W)- Because some chemicals are not used or stored in areas around drinking water
sources, some water systems have been given waivers that exempt them from having to take certain
chemical samples, these waivers are also tied to Drinking Water Source Protection Plans.
TEST RESULTS
Contaminant Violation
Y/N Level
Detected
ND/Low-
High
Unit
Measurement MCLG MCL Date
Sampled
Likely Source of
Contamination
Microbiological Contaminants
Total Coliform Bacteria N 6 N/A 0 Presence of
coliform bacteria
in 5% of monthly
samples
2023 Naturally present in the
environment
Fecal coliform and E.coli N 0 N/A 0 If a routine sample
and repeat sample
are total coliform
positive, and one
is also fecal
coliform or E. coli
positive
2023
Human and animal
fecal waste
Turbidity
for Ground Water
N 0-4 NTU N/A 5 2019,
2021,
2022
Soil runoff
Inorganic Contaminants
Arsenic N 3-5.7 ppb 0 10 2019,
2021,
2022
Erosion of natural
deposits; runoff from
orchards; runoff from
glass and electronics
production wastes
Barium N 0.072-0.11 ppm 2 2 2019,
2021,
2022
Discharge of drilling
wastes; discharge from
metal refineries; erosion
of natural deposits
Copper
a. 90% results
b. # of sites that
exceed the AL
N a. 0.082
b. 0
ppm 1.3 AL=1.3 2021 Erosion of natural
deposits; Leaching from
wood preservatives;
Corrosion of household
plumbing systems
Cyanide N ND-2.3 ppb 200 200 2019,
2021,
2022
Discharge from
steel/metal factories;
discharge from plastic
and fertilizer factories
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Fluoride N ND-0.3 ppm 4 4 2019,
2021,
2022
Erosion of natural
deposits; water additive
which promotes strong
teeth; discharge from
fertilizer and aluminum
factories
Lead
a. 90% results
b. # of sites that exceed
the AL
N a. 0.9
b. 0
ppb 0 AL=15 2021 Corrosion of household
plumbing systems,
erosion of natural
deposits
Nitrate (as Nitrogen) N 0.462-
3.934
ppm 10 10 2023 Runoff from fertilizer
use; leaching from
septic tanks, sewage;
erosion of natural
deposits
Selenium N 0.8-1.5 ppb 50 50 2019,
2021,
2022
Discharge from
petroleum and metal
refineries; erosion of
natural deposits;
discharge from mines
Sodium N 15.425-
17.544
ppm 500 None set by EPA 2019,
2021,
2022
Erosion of natural
deposits; discharge
from refineries and
factories; runoff from
landfills.
Sulfate N 25.567-
51.2
ppm 1000 1000 2019,
2021,
2022
Erosion of natural
deposits; discharge
from refineries and
factories; runoff from
landfills, runoff from
cropland
TDS (Total Dissolved
solids)
N 272-364 ppm 2000 2000 2019,
2021,
2022
Erosion of natural
deposits
Disinfection By-products
Chlorine N 0.65 ppm 4 4 2019
Water additive used to
control microbes
Radioactive Contaminants
Alpha emitters N 1.3-6.42 pCi/1 0 15 2019,
2023
Erosion of natural
deposits
Combined N 0.749-
0.803
pCi/1 0 5 2023 Erosion of natural
deposits
Radium 226 N 0.148-
0.749
pCi/1 0 5 2023 Erosion of natural
deposits
Radium 228 N ND-0.655 pCi/1 0 5 2019,
2023
Erosion of natural
deposits
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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. Enoch City 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.
SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL DEFICIENCY (SIG)
Quote SIG from
IPS
Survey Date Action Plan
Distribution system needs to
have secondary disinfection
installed.
5/16/2023 We have received approval for our plans for secondary
disinfection and are in the process of installing the new
system.
Homestead Well - Drinking
Water Source Protection Plan
Not Implemented According
to Management Strategies in
the DWSP
12/13/2023 We submitted the Source Protect Plan Update in November
2023. We are currently checking with the Division of
Drinking Water.
Anderson Well - Drinking
Water Source Protection Plan
Not Implemented According
to Management Strategies in
the DWSP
12/13/2023 We submitted the Source Protect Plan Update in November
2023. We are currently checking with the Division of
Drinking Water.
Ravine Road Well - Drinking
Water Source Protection Plan
Not Implemented According
to Management Strategies in
the DWSP
12/13/2023 We submitted the Source Protect Plan Update in November
2023. We are currently checking with the Division of
Drinking Water.
Iron Works Well - Drinking
Water Source Protection Plan
Not Implemented According
to Management Strategies in
the DWSP
12/13/2023 We submitted the Source Protect Plan Update in November
2023. We are currently checking with the Division of
Drinking Water.
TCR QUALITY VIOLATIONS
Water samples taken in February, July, September, October, November, and December 2023
confirmed the presence of total coliform bacteria. Total coliforms are common in the environment
and are generally not harmful themselves. The presence of these bacteria is usually a result of a
problem with water treatment or the pipes which distribute the water and indicates that the water
may have been contaminated with organisms that can cause disease. Symptoms may include
diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and possible jaundice, and any associated headaches and fatigue. When
the monthly samples confirmed the presence of total coliform bacteria, we took steps to identify
and correct the problem. Subsequent monthly sampling has confirmed the absence of total
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coliforms in the water system.
All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by constituents that are
naturally occurring or manmade. Those constituents can be microbes, organic or inorganic
chemicals, or radioactive materials. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably
be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants
does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about
contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection
Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
MCLs are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many
regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level
for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.
Total Coliform: The Total Coliform Rule requires water systems to meet a stricter limit for
coliform bacteria. Coliform bacteria are usually harmless, but their presence in water can be an
indication of disease-causing bacteria. When coliform bacteria are found, special follow-up tests
are done to determine if harmful bacteria are present in the water supply. If this limit is exceeded,
the water supplier must notify the public by newspaper, television or radio. To comply with the
stricter regulation, we have increased the average amount of chlorine in the distribution system.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general
population. Immunocompromised 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 from their health care providers about drinking water. EPA/CDC guidelines on
appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological
contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
We at Enoch City work around the clock to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all
our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way
of life and our children’s future.
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Enoch City
900 East Midvalley Road
Enoch, UT 84720
March 28, 2024
Brandi Smith
CCR Compliance
Division of Drinking Water
P.O. Box 144830
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4830
Dear Ms. Smith:
Subject: Consumer Confidence Report for Enoch City Water System #11004.
Enclosed is a copy of the Enoch City Water System Consumer Confidence Report. It contains
the water quality information for our water system for the calendar year 2023 or the most recent
sample data.
We have delivered this report to our customers by making copies of the report available at the
water office.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 435-586-1119.
Sincerely,
Hayden White
Enoch City Water System