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Allard Ranch Water Company
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
For Year of 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 delive r 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 source is groundwater from the Allard Ranch Water Company well. Our well draws
from the Parowan Valley Aquifer.
The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for Allard Ranch Water Company 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 are located in
remote and protected areas and have a low level of susceptibility to potent ial contamination
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.
Cross Connection - Customer Awareness
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.
I'm pleased to report that our drinking water meets federal and state requirements.
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact
Ralph Wing at 435-592-9316. 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. They
are held each year on the second Saturday of November.
Allard Ranch Water Company 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 o f some
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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. 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.
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.
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
drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is nec essary 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.
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TEST RESULTS
Contaminant Violatio
n
Y/N
Level
Detected
ND/Low-
High
Unit
Measurement MCLG
MCL
Date
Sampled
Likely Source of
Contamination
Microbiological Contaminants
Total Coliform Bacteria N ND N/A 0 Presence of
coliform bacteria
in 5% of monthly
samples
2023 Naturally present in the
environment
Fecal coliform and E.coli N ND 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
0.44 NTU N/A 5 2023 Soil runoff
Inorganic Contaminants
Antimony N ND ppb 6 6 2022 Discharge from petroleum
refineries; fire retardants;
ceramics; electronics; solder
Arsenic N 5.3 ppb 0 10 2023 Erosion of natural deposits;
runoff from orchards; runoff
from glass and electronics
production wastes
Barium N 0.026 ppm 2000 2000 2023 Discharge of drilling wastes;
discharge from metal
refineries; erosion of natural
deposits
Beryllium N ND ppb 4 4 2022 Discharge from metal
refineries and coal-burning
factories; discharge from
electrical, aerospace, and
defense industries
Cadmium N ND ppb 5 5 2022 Corrosion of galvanized
pipes; erosion of natural
deposits; discharge from
metal refineries; runoff from
waste batteries and paints
Chromium N ND ppb 100 100 2022 Discharge from steel and
pulp mills; erosion of natural
deposits
Copper
a. 90% results
b. # of sites that
exceed the AL
N 0.148 ppm 1300 AL=1300 2021 Corrosion of household
plumbing systems; erosion
of natural deposits
Cyanide N ND ppb 200 200 2021 Discharge from steel/metal
factories; discharge from
plastic and fertilizer factories
Lead
a. 90% results
b. # of sites that
exceed the AL
N 0.87 ppb 0 AL=15 2021 Corrosion of household
plumbing systems, erosion
of natural deposits
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Mercury (inorganic) N ND ppb 2 2 2022 Erosion of natural deposits;
discharge from refineries
and factories; runoff from
landfills; runoff from
cropland
Nickel N ND Ppb 10000 10000 2022
Nitrate (as Nitrogen) N 0.152 ppm 10000 10000 2023 Runoff from fertilizer use;
leaching from septic tanks,
sewage; erosion of natural
deposits
Selenium N 0.6 ppb 50 50 2023 Discharge from petroleum
and metal refineries; erosion
of natural deposits;
discharge from mines
Sodium N 18.906 ppm None set
by EPA
None set by EPA 2023 Erosion of natural deposits;
discharge from refineries
and factories; runoff from
landfills.
Sulfate N 24.523 ppm 1000 1000 2023 Erosion of natural deposits;
discharge from refineries
and factories; runoff from
landfills, runoff from
cropland
If the sulfate level of a public water system is greater than 500 ppm, the supplier must satisfactorily demonstrate that: a) no better water is avail able,
and b) the water shall not be available for human consumption from commercial establishments. In no case shall water having a level above 1000
ppm be used.
TDS (Total Dissolved
solids)
N 272 ppm 2000 2000 2022 Erosion of natural deposits
If TDS is greater than 1000 ppm the supplier shall demonstrate to the Utah Drinking Water Board that no better water is avail able. The Board shall
not allow the use of an inferior source of water if a better source is available.
Thallium N ND ppb 1 2 2022 Leaching from ore-
processing sites; discharge
from electronics, glass, and
drug factories
Radioactive Contaminants
Gross Alpha N 12.2 pCi/1 0 15 2023 Erosion of natural deposits
Gross Beta N 5.9 pCi/1 0 15 2023 Erosion of natural deposits
Combined N 1.075 pCi/1 0 5 2023 Erosion of natural deposits
Radium 226 N 0.537 pCi/1 0 5 2023 Erosion of natural deposits
Radium 228 N 0.939 pCi/1 0 5 2023 Erosion of natural deposits
Volatile Organic Contaminants
Benzene N ND ppb 0 5 2022 Discharge from factories;
leaching from gas storage
tanks and landfills
Carbon tetrachloride N ND ppb 0 5 2022 Discharge from chemical
plants and other industrial
activities
Chlorobenzene N ND ppb 100 100 2022 Discharge from chemical
and agricultural chemical
factories
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o-Dichlorobenzene N ND ppb 600 600 2022 Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
p-Dichlorobenzene N ND ppb 75 75 2022 Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
1,2 - Dichloroethane N ND ppb 0 5 2022 Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
1,1 - Dichloroethylene N ND ppb 7 7 2022 Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
cis-1,2- Dichloroethylene N ND ppb 70 70 2022 Discharge from industrial
chemical
Factories
trans - 1,2 -
Dichloroethylene
N ND ppb 100 100 2022 Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
Dichloromethane N ND ppb 0 5 2022 Discharge from
pharmaceutical and chemical
factories
1,2-Dichloropropane N ND ppb 0 5 2022 Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
Ethylbenzene N ND ppb 700 700 2022 Discharge from petroleum
refineries
Styrene N ND ppb 100 100 2022 Discharge from rubber and
plastic factories; leaching
from landfills
Tetrachloroethylene N ND ppb 0 5 2022 Discharge from factories and
dry cleaners.
1,2,4 -Trichlorobenzene N ND ppb 70 70 2022 Discharge from textile-
finishing factories
1,1,1 - Trichloroethane N ND ppb 200 200 2022 Discharge from metal
degreasing sites and other
factories
1,1,2 -Trichloroethane N ND ppb 3 5 2022 Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
Trichloroethylene N ND ppb 0 5 2022 Discharge from metal
degreasing sites and other
factories
Toluene N ND ppb 1000 1000 2022 Discharge from petroleum
factories
Vinyl Chloride N ND ppb 0 2 2022 Leaching from PVC piping;
discharge from plastics
factories
Xylenes N 0.7 ppb 10000 10000 2022 Discharge from petroleum
factories; discharge from
chemical factories
Microbiological Contaminants:
Total Coliform. Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are
used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were
found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
Fecal coliform/E.Coli. Fecal coliforms and E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the
water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause
short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may
pose a special health risk for infants, young children, and people with severely compromised
immune systems.
Turbidity. Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and
provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease -causing
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organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms
such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.
Radioactive Contaminants:
Alpha emitters. Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as
alpha radiation. Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL
over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Beta emitters. Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as beta
radiation. Some people who drink water containing beta emitters in excess of the MCL over
many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Combined Radium 226/228. Some people who drink water containing radium 226 or 228 in
excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Inorganic Contaminants:
Antimony. Some people who drink water containing antimony well in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience increases in blood cholesterol and decreases in blood sugar.
Arsenic. Some people who drink water containing arsenic in excess of the MCL over many
years could experience skin damage or problems with their circulatory system, and may have an
increased risk of getting cancer.
Asbestos. Some people who drink water containing asbestos in excess of the MCL over many
years may have an increased risk of developing benign intestinal polyps.
Barium. Some people who drink water containing barium in excess of the MCL over many
years could experience an increase in their blood pres sure.
Beryllium. Some people who drink water containing beryllium well in excess of the MCL over
many years could develop intestinal lesions.
Cadmium. Some people who drink water containing cadmium in excess of the MCL over many
years could experience kidney damage.
Chromium. Some people who use water containing chromium well in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience allergic dermatitis.
Copper. Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in
excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal
distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many
years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson's disease sho uld consult their
personal doctor.
Cyanide. Some people who drink water containing cyanide well in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience nerve damage or problems with their thyroid.
Fluoride. Some people who drink water containing fluoride in excess of the MCL over many
years could get bone disease, including pain and tenderness of the bones. Children may get
mottled teeth.
Lead. Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could
experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in
attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop
kidney problems or high blood pressure.
Mercury (inorganic). Some people who drink water containing inorganic mercury well in excess
of the MCL over many years could experience kidney damage.
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Selenium. Selenium is an essential nutrient. However, some people who drink water containing
selenium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience hair or fingernail losses,
numbness in fingers or toes, or problems with their circulation.
Sodium. Sodium is an essential nutrient. However, some people who drink water containing
sodium in excess of the MCL may experience health problems.
Sulfate. High levels of sulfates in the drinking water may cause some people to have stomach
problems.
Thallium. Some people who drink water containing thallium in excess of the MCL over many
years could experience hair loss, changes in their blood, or problems wi th their kidneys,
intestines, or liver.
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids). TDS is an aesthetic water quality problem, however high levels
may cause some people to experience health problems.
Volatile Organic Contaminants:
Benzene. Some people who drink water containing benzene in excess of the MCL over many
years could experience anemia or a decrease in blood platelets, and may have an increased risk
of getting cancer.
Carbon Tetrachloride. Some people who drink water containing carbon tetrachloride in exces s
of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver and may have an
increased risk of getting cancer.
Chlorobenzene. Some people who drink water containing chlorobenzene in excess of the MCL
over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys.
o-Dichlorobenzene. Some people who drink water containing o-dichlorobenzene well in excess
of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or circulatory
systems.
p-Dichlorobenzene. Some people who drink water containing p-dichlorobenzene in excess of
the MCL over many years could experience anemia, damage to their liver, kidneys, or spleen, or
changes in their blood.
1,2-Dichloroethane. Some people who drink water containing 1,2-dichloroethane in excess of
the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
1,1-Dichloroethylene. Some people who drink water containing 1,1-dichloroethylene in excess
of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver.
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene. Some people who drink water containing cis-1,2-dichloroethylene in
excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver.
trans-1,2-Dicholoroethylene. Some people who drink water containing trans-1,2-
dichloroethylene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with
their liver.
Dichloromethane. Some people who drink water containing dichloromethane in excess of the
MCL over many years could have liver problems and may have an increased risk of gettin g
cancer.
1,2-Dichloropropane. Some people who drink water containing 1,2-dichloropropane in excess
of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Ethylbenzene. Some people who drink water containing ethylbenzene well in excess of the
MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys.
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Styrene. Some people who drink water containing styrene well in excess of the MCL over many
years could have problems with their liver, kidneys, or circulatory system.
Tetrachloroethylene. Some people who drink water containing tetrachloroethylene in excess of
the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, and may have an increased risk
of getting cancer.
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene. Some people who drink water containing 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene well
in excess of the MCL over many years could experience changes in their adrenal glands.
1,1,1,-Trichloroethane. Some people who drink water containing 1,1,1 -trichloroethane in
excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, nervous system,
or circulatory system.
1,1,2-Trichloroethane. Some people who drink water containing 1,1,2-trichloroethane well in
excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, kidneys, or immune
systems.
Trichloroethylene. Some people who drink water containing trichloroethylene in excess of the
MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver and may have an increased
risk of getting cancer.
TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes]. Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in
excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or
central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Toluene. Some people who drink water containing toluene well in excess of the MCL over many
years could have problems with their nervous system, kidneys, or liver.
Vinyl Chloride. Some people who drink water containing vinyl chloride in excess of the MCL
over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Xylenes. Some people who drink water containing xylenes in excess of the MCL over many
years could experience damage to their nervous system.
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. Allard Ranch Water Company 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.
Non-Acute (Code 22)
Water samples taken in August 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 resul t 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
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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 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 obta ined 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.
Nitrates: As a precaution we always notify physicians and health care providers in this area if
there is ever a higher than normal level of nitrates in the water supply.
Lead: Lead in drinking water is rarely the sole cause of lead poisoning, but it can add to a
person's total lead exposure. All potential sources of lead in the household should be identified
and removed, replaced or reduced.
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 Allard Ranch Water Company 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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