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State of Utah
SPENCER J. COX
Governor
DEIDRE HENDERSON
Lieutenant Governor
Department of
Environmental Quality
Kimberly D. Shelley
Executive Director
DIVISION OF DRINKING WATER
Nathon Lunstad P.E.
Director
July 12, 2024
Andrew Beecher
Indianola LDS Chapel
50 E N. Temple St, RM 1205 NATURAL RESOURCE SERVICES
Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-6320
Dear Mr. Beecher,
Subject: RTCR Level 2 Assessment for Indianola LDS Chapel Utah20073
Thank you for meeting with me on May 11, 2024, to conduct the Level 2 Assessment (L2) of your
water system. Your cooperation in facilitating this assessment is greatly appreciated.
Observations:
This assessment was triggered by two Level 1 assessments conducted within a 12-month period,
including routine Total Coliform Positive (TC+) samples in September 2023 and February 2024.
The repeat samples for these assessments were either not taken or were delayed, with September
2023 repeats not completed and February 2024 repeats taken in March 2024. Additionally, a leak
was discovered at the pit-less adapter on the wellhead in April 2024.
Conclusions:
1. The leak at the wellhead is likely the cause of the TC+ sample results. However, the
Level 2 Assessment was also triggered by the failure to obtain repeat samples in the
same month as the TC+ routine sample. Repeat samples must be collected in the same
month as the TC+ routine sample.
Recommendations:
1. Adhere to RTCR and Ground Water Rule Requirements: Ensure compliance with
RTCR and Ground Water Rule regulations regarding repeat sampling and triggered source
sampling following a TC+ routine sample. Contact the Division of Drinking Water (DDW)
if clarification on follow-up sampling procedures is needed.
2. Schedule Routine Samples Appropriately: Schedule routine samples for the first day of
the month, the first day of the week, and avoid holidays when laboratories may be closed.
Andrew Beecher
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July 11, 2024
3. Follow Proper Sanitary Sampling Protocol: Ensure that sampling locations are properly
flushed and disinfected using a strong chlorine-based solution. This includes applying the
solution, allowing adequate contact time, flushing the site, and then collecting the sample.
4. Seek Technical Assistance: For further technical assistance or questions regarding
sampling procedures, contact Terry Smith at the Rural Water Association of Utah at 435-
691-0691 or via email at tsmith@rwau.net.
For engineering-related questions or reviews, please contact Michael Newberry at 385-515-1464
or via email at mnewberry@utah.gov.
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact me at 385-270-7272 or
bpattee@utah.gov.
For inquiries regarding the work performed, please reach out to Field Services Section Manager
Ryan Dearing at 801-560-8456 or via email at rdearing@utah.gov.
Sincerely,
Brian Pattee
Environmental Scientist
Utah Division of Drinking Water
cc:
Brian Pattee, Division of Drinking Water, bpattee@utah.gov
Sitara Federico, Division of Drinking Water, sfederico@utah.gov
John Chartier, P.E. DEQ District Engineer, jchartier@utah.gov
Eric Larsen, Central Utah Health Department, elarsen@centralutahpublichealth.org