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Home My WebLink AboutDDW-2024-008490Oquirrh Mountain Water CompanyAnnual Drinking Water Quality Report2023IS My Water Safe?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 source is from three deep wells (Hole-in the Rock, BigCanyon and Connor Wells) located in the northern part of the OquirrhMountains in TooeleCounty. I'm pleased to report that our drinking water meets federal and state requirements.This report shows our water quality and what it means to you our customerWhy Are There Contaminants in Drinking Water?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 1-800-426-4791Drinking Water Source Protection PlanThe Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for Oquirrh Mountain Water Companyis 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 such as remote and protected areas and have a low level of susceptibility to potential contamination sources. We have also developed management strategies to further protect out sources from contamination. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about our source protection plan.Drinking Water Backflow Prevention Program 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 andyour 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.Source Water InformationSource Water NameType of SourceHole in the Rock Well Ground WaterBig Canyon Well Ground WaterConnor Well Ground WaterOquirrhMountain Water Quality DataOquirrh Mountain Water Companyroutinely 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 31st, 2022.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. I’m pleased to report that our drinking water meets federal and state requirements. This report shows our drinking water quality and what it means to you our valued customer.If you have any questions about this report or concerning you water utility, please contact Keith Fryer at 435 840-2440. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend our regularly scheduled Zoom meeting on March 12, 2024 at 6 pm. Terms and Abbreviations UsedIn 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.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.Milligrams per year (Micro-rems/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.Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s 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. 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 ND N/A 0 Presence of coliform bacteria in 5% of monthly samples 2022 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 2022 Human and animal fecal waste Turbidity for Ground Water N 1.2 NTU N/A 5 2022 Soil runoff Inorganic Contaminants Antimony N ND ppb 6 6 2022 Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics; electronics; solder Arsenic N 1.6 ppb 0 10 2022 Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes Barium N 0.106 ppm 2 2 2022 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 Carbon, Total Organic (TOC) N ND ppm NA TT 2022 Naturally present in the environment Chromium N ND ppb 100 100 2022 Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits Copper 90% results # 0 of sites that exceed the AL N a. 0.0631 b. 0 ppm 1.3 AL=1.3 2022 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits Copper ____________________ N 0.044 ppm 1.3 1.3 2022 Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories Lead 90% results # 0 of sites that exceed the AL N a. 1.5 b. 0 ppb 0 AL=15 2022 Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits Fluoride N 0. 172 ppm 4 4 2022 Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Lead N 0.0 ppb 0 AL=15 2022 Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural depositsMercury (inorganic) N ND ppb 2 2 2022 Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills; runoff from croplandNickel N ND ppb 100 100 2022 Run off from fertilizer use, Leaching from septic tanks, Sewage, Run off from fertilizer use, Erosion of natures depositsNitrate (as Nitrogen) N 0.52 ppm 10 10 2023 Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits Cyanide N ND ppb 200 200 2022 Discharge from steel metal factories, Discharge from plating and fertilizer factories Selenium N 1.5 ppb 50 50 2022 Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines Sodium N 22.8 ppm None set by EPA None set by EPA 2022 Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from mines. Sulfate N 20.3 ppm 1000 1000 2022 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 available, 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 300 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 available. The Board shall not allow the use of an inferior source of water if a better source is available. Disinfection By-products TTHM [Total trihalomethanes] N 1.3 ppb 0 80 2022 By-product of drinking water disinfection Haloacetic Acids N 26.2 ppb 0 60 2022 By-product of drinking water disinfection Chlorine N 0.41 ppm 4 4 2022 Water additive used to control microbes Radioactive Contaminants Alpha emitters N 3.5 pCi/1 0 15 2022 Erosion of natural deposits Combined N 1.8 pCi/1 pCi/1 0 2022 Erosion from natural deposits Analyzed every 6 years Radium 226 N 0.23 pCi/1 pCi/1 0 2022 Erosion from natural deposits Analyzed every 6 years Radium 228 N 0.023 pCi/1 pCi/1 0 2022 Erosion from natural deposits Analyzed every 6 years The contaminantslisted detected for the year 2022 and 2023. All your drinking water for the year represents the highest contaminant level reported for the year. All water utilized for culinary purposes within Oquirrh Water Company was tested by methods in accordance with State and Federal Standards, and meets State and Federal requirements.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. Oquirrh Mountain 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.Monitoring and Reporting ViolationsAs you can see by the table, our system had no violations. We’re proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some constituents have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels. MCL The highest level of contaminates that is allowed in drinking water. Mel’s 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.Important Health InformationSome 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 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). For More InformationWe at Oquirrh Mountain 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 futureIf you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact please contact Keith Fryer at 435 840-2440. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend our regularly scheduled share holder’s meetings..