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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report - 2023Santaquin CityWe 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 comes from four
springs and two wells that all provide groundwater.The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for SantaquinCity is available for your review. It contains information about source protection
zones, potential contamination sources and management strategies to protect our drinking water. Potential contamination sources common in our protection areas are residential wastewater
disposal systems, roads, mining, and agricultural operations. Our sources have a low susceptibility to potential contamination. 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 we 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 across connection. When the cross connectionis 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 contactDennis Barnes or Pat Hatfield at [phone]. 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 on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the city offices.SantaquinCityroutinely
monitors for constituents in our drinking water in accordance with the Federal and UtahState laws. The following table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st
to December 31st2023.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. To
help you better understand these terms we've provided the following definitions: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.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 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.
Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Detections (UCMR)
The EPA uses a set of rules called the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) to check for substances in drinking water that aren't controlled by existing rules. Unregulated
contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of
unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted.
Lithium
Lithium is a natural metal that can be found more in certain places, especially in the groundwater of dry areas in the Western U.S. People have been using lithium in medicines for a
long time to help with certain health issues. Even though we know a lot about using lithium in medicine, there's not much information about the health risks for people who get small
amounts of lithium from drinking water, which is way less than what's used in medicine. Right now, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is not sure about the risks for people who
have low levels of lithium in their drinking water. Scientists are still learning about how lithium affects our health and at what levels it might be a concern.
Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring
Contaminant
Level Detected ND/LowHigh
Unit Measurement
Date Sampled
Likely Source of Contamination
Lithium
12
Ppb
2023
Naturally occurring

TEST RESULTS
Contaminant
Violation
Y/N
Level
Detected
ND/Low-High
Unit
Measurement
MCLG

MCL
Date Sampled
Likely Source of Contamination
Inorganic Contaminants
Total Coliform Bacteria
N
1
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
N
0.32
NTU
0
0.3
2022
Soil runoff
Barium
N
58-72
ppb
2000
2000
2022
Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits
Copper
90% results
# of sites that exceed the AL
N
a. 119
b. 0
ppb
1300
AL=1300
2022
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits
Fluoride
N
254-274
ppb
4000
4000
2022
Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Lead
90% results
# of sites that exceed the AL
N
a. 3

b. 0
ppb
0
AL=15
2022
Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural depositsNitrate (as Nitrogen)
N
0.3-1.0
ppm
10
10
2023
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
Selenium
N
1-2
ppb
50
50
2022
Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines
Sodium
N
5-8
ppm
None set by EPA
None set by EPA
2022
Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills.
Sulfate
N
16-26
ppm
1000
1000
2022
Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills, runoff from cropland
TDS (Total Dissolved solids)
N
244-296
ppm
2000
2000
2022
Erosion of natural deposits
Haloacetic Acids
N
4
ppb
0
60
2023
By-product of drinking water disinfection
TTHM [Total trihalomethanes]
N
4-15
ppb
0
80
2023

By-product of drinking water disinfection
Chlorine
N
ND
ppb
4000
4000
2020
Water additive used to control microbes
Radioactive Contaminants
Alpha emitters
N
ND-2
pCi/1
0
15
2019
Erosion of natural deposits
Radium 228
N
ND-1
pCi/1
0
5
2019
Erosion of natural deposits
Radium 226
N
1
pCi/1
0
5
2011
Erosion of natural deposits
Water samples taken inDecember 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 coliforms in the water system.All sources
of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by constituents that are naturally occurring or are 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.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. Santaquin 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.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 microbiological contaminants are
available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline [phone]). 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.We at Santaquin Citywork
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.
Brandi Smith
CCR Compliance
Division of Drinking Water
P.O. Box 144830
Salt Lake City, Utah84114-4830
Dear Ms.Smith:
Subject: Consumer Confidence Report for Santaquin City. 25002

Enclosed is a copy of SantaquinCity’s 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 bypublishing the entire report in the local newspaper and sending a copy to those that request a copy and allowing inspection of the report
at the water system office.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Dennis Barnes
SantaquinCity