DDW-2024-008579

Consumer Confidence ReportThe Water We DrinkMANILATOWNWATERSYSTEMUTAH05003We're 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 source is Sols Canyon Well 1 and Tank Site Well 1.The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan 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 lowlevel of susceptibility from 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 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 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.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 Dustin Larsen, [phone]
PO Box 189, Manila, Utah. 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 second Thursday every month at the Town Council meeting, Town Hall, 145 E. Hwy 43, Manila, Utah 84046.The Town of Manila routinely monitors for contaminants 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. 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 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
N/A
0
Presence of coliform bacteria in 5% of monthly samples
2023
Naturally present in the environment
Fecal coliform and E.coli
N

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
.83
NTU
N/A
.3
2022
Soil runoff
Inorganic Contaminants
Arsenic
N
ND
ppb
0
10
2022
Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
Barium
N
ND
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. .081
b. 120
ppb
1300
AL=1300
2022
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits
Fluoride
N
.16
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. 1.7
b. 0
ppb
0
AL=15
2022

Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural depositsNitrite (as Nitrogen)
N
.281
ppb
1000
1000
2022
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
Selenium
N
4.7
ppb
50
50
2022
Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines
Sodium
N
3.676
ppm
None set by EPA
None set by EPA
2022
Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills.
Sulfate
N
33.233
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
248
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.
Radioactive Contaminants
Alpha emitters
N
5.4
pCi/1
0
15
2019
Erosion of natural deposits
Combined
N
.43
pCi/1
0
5
2019

Erosion of natural deposits
Radium 226
N
.43
pCi/1
0
5
2019
Erosion of natural deposits
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.
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
organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.Nitrate Chemical Monitoring (Code
03) (1040)We periodically monitor for Nitrate in the water supply to meet all regulatory requirements. In 2020 we failed to take the required samples. Testing for Nitrate is used to
ensure that the public is provided with safe drinking water. This violation does not necessarily pose a health risk.We have reviewed why we failed to take the required samples and will
take steps to ensure that it will not happen again.
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.
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:
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.
Barium. Some people who drink water containing barium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience an increase in their blood pressure.
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.
Nitrate. Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness
of breath and blue-baby syndrome.
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 promlems.
Sulfate. High levels of sulfates in the drinking water may cause some people to have stomach problems.
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids). TDS is an aesthetic water quality problem, however high levels may cause some people to experience health problems. 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.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 [phone]). We at the Town of Manila 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.
Town of Manila Water System145 E. Hwy 43Manila, UT 84046
June 21, 2024
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 theTown of Manila, Water System 05003

Enclosed is a copy of Town of Manila 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 putting a notice of the availability of the report in the town office and making copies for customers requiring a hard copy. We will
also make it available on the town website.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Dustin Larsen
Water/Wastewater Technician
Water System 05003