DDW-2024-008222

2023 Drinking Water Quality Report
for the
UTAH11091 Monuments Academy Public Water System

Monuments Academy is pleased to present the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for the
(UTAH11091) Monuments Academy Water System for the year 2023. This report is designed to
inform guests about the quality of the drinking water delivered while at the academy. Our constant
goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. Monuments Academy
wants you to understand the efforts made to continually improve the water treatment process and
protect the academy’s water resources. Monuments Academy is committed to ensuring the quality of
the water at the academy. The Monuments Academy water system obtains its water from a
groundwater source: specifically, a well.

As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring
minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the
presence of animals or from human activity.
- Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
1. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, may come from sewage treatment plants,
septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
2. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, can be naturally occurring or result from
urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas
production, mining, or farming.
3. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban
storm water runoff, and residential uses.
4. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, are by-
products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas
stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
5. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas
production and mining activities.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may be expected to contain at least small amounts of some
contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health
risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the
Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline at [phone].
To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of
certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same
protection for public health. 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 Safe
Drinking Water Hotline [phone].
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. We 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 [phone] or at
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

CONSTITUENT TABLE DEFINITIONS
In the following table you may find 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.
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 more than 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Action Level (AL) - The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other
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.
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.

Source Water Information
Source Water Name Type Of Water Source ID
WELL GW WS001
TCR Tables
Coliform Bacteria Year Sampled + Sample Count MCLG MCL Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Coliform Bacteria 2023 1 0 5 N Naturally present in the environment.

Microbiological Contaminants Year Sampled + Sample Count MCLG MCL Violation Likely Source of Contamination
2023 0 No goals None N Human and animal fecal waste.

Lead And Copper

Year Sampled

MCLG
Action
Level
(AL)
90%
tiles
# Sites
Over AL

Units

Violation

Likely Source of Contamination
Copper 2020 1.3 1.3 0.06 0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing
systems.
Lead 2020 0 15 0 0 ppb N Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.
Regulated Contaminants
Disinfectants and Disinfection By-
Products

Year Sampled

Lowest
Level

Highest
Level

MCLG

MCL

Units

Violation

Likely Source of Contamination
Chlorine 2019 0.65 0.65 4 4 ppm N Water additive used to control microbes.

Inorganic Contaminants Year Sampled Lowest
Level
Highest
Level MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Antimony 2022 1.21 1.21 6 6 ppb N Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics;
electronics; solder; test addition.
Arsenic 2022 1.54 1.54 0 10 ppb N Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and
electronics production wastes.
Barium 2022 0.14 0.14 2 2 ppm N Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of
natural deposits.
Fluoride 2022 0.002 2.5 4 4 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth;
discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Nickel 2022 10.4 10.4 100 100 ppb N Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks; sewage; erosion
of natural deposits.

Nitrate 2023 0.23 0.23 10 10 ppm N Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks; sewage; erosion of
natural deposits.
Sodium 2022 57 57 500 None ppm N Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural
deposits; discharge from mines.
Sulfate 2022 32 32.8 1000 1000 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff
from landfills; runoff from cropland.
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 202 320 320 2000 2000 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits

Lead and Copper Year Sampled Lowest
Level
Highest
Level
MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Copper 2020 0.03 0.079 1.3 1.3 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion
of household plumbing systems.

Radioactive Contaminants Year Sampled Lowest
Level
Highest
Level MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Alpha emitters 2020 -0.05 1.5 0 15 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits.
Combined Radium 226/228 2020 0.38 1.12 0 5 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits.
Radium 226 2020 0.33 0.94 0 5 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits.
Radium 228 2020 0.05 0.44 0 5 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits.
Violations Table
Microbial Rule Violations
Violation Type Violation Begin Violation End Facility
Monitor GWR Triggered; Additional, Major 09/13/2023 09/27/2023 WS001
5
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.
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 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.

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 EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 [phone].

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.

MCLs are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many
regulated constituents, a person would have to drink two (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.

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 [phone]).

Monuments Academy wants its residents, guests, and staff to be informed about the water quality. If you
want to learn more, please contact the Monuments Academy office at 815 West 200 South Parowan, UT
84761 [phone]. If you have questions about this report, please contact Brandon Hanks at (435)
680-8264.