HomeMy WebLinkAboutDDW-2024-009402Annual Drinking Water Quality ReportSilver Fork Pipeline CorporationMay, 2024For Calendar Year 2023Introduction and Source of WaterWe'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 source has been determined to be from groundwater sources. Our water source is the Kentucky-Utah Tunnel. This tunnel was cut
into the south side of BigCottonwoodCanyon near a lower ski run at Solitude Ski Resort. The tunnel extends over 8,500 feet into the WasatchMountains. Seepage losses through floor fissures
is reduced by a plastic lining and bypass piping in areas of known or suspected fissures. The water collected in the tunnel is diverted to a 200,000 gallon underground reservoir in
a six inch culinary-grade PVC pipe. The 200,000 gallon concrete reservoir is a buried concrete structure near a lower ski run at Solitude Ski Resort. From the reservoir, water flows
by gravity to the Silver Fork residential area. Access to the tunnel is through a prefabricated concrete manhole. The tunnel entrance is protected by a steel door which is locked to
protect the water.We’re very pleased to provide you with this year's Annual Quality Water Report. We want to keep you informed about the excellent water and services we have delivered
to you over the past year. Our goal is and always has been, to provide to you a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. Our water source is (name the source and type, i.e., wells,
OurwellsdrawfromtheDuncanAquifer, surface water, i.e., River Jordan or we purchase our water from the City of Waterville which is treated surface water from Lake Duncan.) (This is REQUIRED
information). Source ProtectionSilver Fork Pipeline Corporation has a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan that is available for review to our customers. It provides more information
such as potential sources of contamination and our source protection areas. Our source is in a remote location, and there are no potential contamination sources in the protection zones,
so we consider our source to have a low susceptibility to potential contamination events. An information brochure is available. If you would like more information or would like to review
the Source Protection Plan, or obtain a copy of the source protection brochure, contact the Corporation secretary at (435)714-2121.We have also developed management strategies to further
protect our sources from contamination.Cross Connection Control
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 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. For More InformationIf you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, you may contact the President,
Mr. Phil Lanouette at (435) 615-9181, or in writing at Silver Fork Pipeline Corporation, 11287E. Silver Fork Rd., Brighton, UT. 84121. We want our valued customers to be informed about
their water utility. If you want to learn more, shareholders are invited to attend our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held on the Third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at
the Silver Fork Lodge. You can also visit our website at www.silverforkwater.com .Silver Fork Pipeline Corp.routinely monitors for constituents 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, 2021.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
ND
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
for Ground Water
N
.07
NTU
N/A
5
2018
Soil runoff
Inorganic Contaminants
Copper
90% results
# of sites that exceed the AL
.3
0
a. .0406
b. .125
ppm
1.3
AL=1.3
2023
Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems
Lead
90% results
# of sites that exceed the AL
.012
0
a. .0009
b..0018
ppb
0
AL=15
2023
Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural depositsNitrate (as Nitrogen)
N
ND
ppm
10
10
2023
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
Copper. Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal
distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson's disease should consult
their personal doctor.
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.
Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate
levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant, you should ask advice from your health care provider.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. Silver Fork Pipeline Corp. is responsible for providing high quality drinking waterbut 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.As 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. 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 (800-426-4791).We at Silver Fork Pipeline
Corp.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. Silver Fork Pipeline Corp.11287 Silver Fork Rd.Brighton, UT. 84121June 19, 2024
Brandi Smith
CCR Compliance
Division of Drinking Water
P.O. Box 144830
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4830
Dear Ms. Smith:
Subject: Consumer Confidence Report for Silver Fork Pipeline Corp., system 18029
Enclosed is a copy of Silver Fork Pipeline Corp. Consumer Confidence Report. It contains the water quality information for our water system for the calendar year 2021 or the most recent
sample data.
We have delivered this report to our customers by:
For systems with population of 500 or smaller (select method below):
Putting a notice of the availability of the report on our water bills, then mailing a report to those who request it.
Making copies of the report available at the water office.
Providing copies at our Annual Meeting
Publishing the entire report on the internet:
It is located at the URL –www.silverforkwater.com
We notified each customer of the availability of the report in the monthly water bill.
We provided an opt-out option for any customer who would prefer to receive a paper copy.
We have made copies of the report available at the water system office.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (801) 330-3448
Sincerely,
Steve McIntosh
Water Master
Silver Fork Pipeline Corp.