DDW-2024-008926

DRINKING WATER WARNINGChurch Wells Water Tank Intrusion
DO NOT DRINK
What happened?
During a routine inspection of the water tank on 7/4/2024, it was discovered that the lock on the lid of the water storage tank had been tampered with.
What is being done?
As soon asthe security breach was discovered, emergency response procedures were implemented, including 1. notification of the Kane County Sherrif’s office, 2. public notification via
Facebook, emergency text messages and direct phone calls and 3. emergency water sampling. Bacteriological samples have been sent to the lab and additional water quality samples are being
taken.
The service district is providing bottled water which is available at the service building.
What should I do?DO NOT DRINK THE WATER! Because the type of contamination is currently unknown, residents are advised to not drink the water until further notice. This warning will
be lifted after satisfactory sample results are received from the lab.Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and
parasites which can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly
and people with severely compromisedimmune systems.The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you
may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health careproviders.
We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water. For more information, please contact Kevin Barnes at 435-819-0074 or [e-mail]
General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1(800) 426-4791 Division website: drinkingwater.utah.gov.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing
homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.This notice is being sent to you by Church Wells Special
Service District.Water System ID#: UTAH13002.  Date distributed: 7/5/2024