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2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Emigration Improvement District (Public Water System)

We’re very pleased to provide you with
this year's Annual Water Quality
Report. We want to keep you informed
about the excellent water and services
that have been delivered to you over
the past year. Our goal is, and always
has been, to provide canyon
residences a safe and dependable
supply of drinking water.

WATER SOURCES

Emigration Improvement District’s (EID)
water source is from four wells. Freeze
Creek well is an 8” diameter deep well
that produces up to 90 gallons per
minute. Well #2, is an 8” diameter deep
well that produces up to 250 gallons per
minute, however no water from this
source was pumped into EID’s distribution
system during 2023. Brigham Fork well is
an 8” diameter deep well that historically
produces up to 300 gallons per minute,
but due to mechanical issues is currently
offline. This source is currently rated as
“inactive” and no water from this source
was pumped into EID’s distribution
system during 2023. Upper Freeze Creek
is a deep well that produces about 250
gallons per minute. The district has two
water storage tanks totaling about one
million three hundred thousand gallons
(1,300,000 gallons) of capacity.

SOURCE PROTECTION

The EID has a Drinking Water Source
Protection Plan available for review. It
contains information about source
protection zones, potential contamination
sources, and management strategies to
protect drinking water. The wells have
been determined to have a low
susceptibility level to potential
contaminants. The potential
contamination sources that could affect the
production wells include: roads, and
residential areas. EID has also developed
management strategies to further protect
its water resources from possible
contamination. If you have any questions
or concerns regarding source protection,
contact the District manager Mr. Eric
Hawkes at 801-243-5741, or Mr. Larry Hall
of Aqua Environmental Services Inc. at
801-209- 6382.

QUESTIONS

The District is operated by a three-
member board of trustees and a
manager. The water system operations
are contracted to Aqua Environmental
Services Inc. If you have any questions
regarding this report or concerns with the
water, please contact Mr. Eric Hawkes,
District Manager at 801- 243-5741, or
Larry Hall of Aqua Environmental
Services Inc at 801-209- 6382. We want
our valued customers to be informed
about their water utility. The EID has a
web site at www.ECID.org there you will
find the most up-to-date information and
most recent District activities. The public
is encouraged to attend the Trustee
Meetings which are generally held on
the second Thursday of each month,
7:00 PM at the fire station (5025 E
Emigration Canyon Rd).

MONITORING PERIOD

The EID public water system is routinely
monitored for constituents in accordance
with the Federal and State laws. The
following table shows the results of our
monitoring for the period prior to
December 31, 2023.
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DEFINITIONS

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) - (mandatory
language) - A treatment technique is a
required process intended to reduce the
level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) -
(mandatory language) 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) - (mandatory language) 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.

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.

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2023 OR PRIOR 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 0 N/A 0 Presence of
coliform bacteria in
5% of monthly
samples
2023 Naturally present in the
environment
Fecal coliform and
E.coli
N 0 N/A 0 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
Disinfection By-products
TTHM
[Total trihalomethanes]
N 25900 ppt 80000 80000 2023 By-product of drinking water
disinfection
Haloacetic Acids N 8200 ppt 60000 60000 2023 By-product of drinking water
disinfection
Chlorine N 200 - 1200 ppb 4000 4000 2023 Water additive used to control
microbes
Radioactive Contaminants
Gross Alpha N 0.8 – 2.5 pCi/l 15 2018-
2022
Erosion of natural deposits
Radium 228 N .49-1.1 pCi/1 0 5 2018 -
2022
Erosion of natural deposits
Inorganic Contaminants
Antimony N ND ppb 6 6 2022 Discharge from petroleum
refineries; fire retardants;
ceramics; electronics; solder
Arsenic N ND-900 ppt N/A 10000 2022 Erosion of natural deposits;
runoff from orchards; runoff
from glass and electronics
production wastes
Asbestos N W MFL 7 7 Decay of asbestos cement
water mains; erosion of
natural deposits
Barium N 44-86 ppb 2000 2000 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
Chromium N ND ppb 100 100 2022 Discharge from steel and pulp
mills; erosion of natural
deposits
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Copper
a. 90% results
b. # Of sites that
exceed the AL
N a. 235

b. 0
ppb 1300 AL=1300 2023 Corrosion of household
plumbing systems; erosion of
natural deposits
Cyanide N ND ppb 200 200 2022 Discharge from steel/metal
factories; discharge from
plastic and fertilizer factories
Fluoride N 119-965 ppb 4000 4000 2022 Erosion of natural deposits;
water additive which
promotes strong teeth;
discharge from fertilizer and
aluminum factories
Lead
a. 90% results
b. # Of sites that
exceed the AL
N a. 5.4

b. 1
ppb 0 AL=15 2023 Corrosion of household
plumbing systems, erosion of
natural deposits
Mercury (inorganic) N ND ppb 2 2 2022 Erosion of natural deposits;
discharge from refineries and
factories; runoff from
landfills; runoff from
cropland
Nickel, N ND ppb 100 100 2022 Corrosion of galvanized
pipes; erosion of natural
deposits; discharge from
metal refineries; runoff
from waste batteries and
paints
Nitrate (as Nitrogen) N ND ppb 10000 10000 2023 Runoff from fertilizer use;
leaching from septic tanks,
sewage; erosion of natural
deposits
Selenium N ND-700 ppt 50000 50000 2022 Discharge from petroleum
and metal refineries; erosion
of natural deposits; discharge
from mines
Sodium N 14.2-200 ppm None set
by EPA
None set by EPA 2022 Erosion of natural deposits;
discharge from refineries and
factories; runoff from
landfills.
Sulfate N 83.8-421 ppm 1000* 1000* 2022 Erosion of natural deposits;
discharge from refineries and
factories; runoff from
landfills, runoff from
cropland
Thallium N ND ppb 1 2 2022 Leaching from ore-
processing sites; discharge
from electronics, glass, and
drug factories
Turbidity ***
for Ground Water
Y 10-11 NTU N/A 5 2023 Soil runoff
Turbidity for Surface
Water
N N/A NTU N/A 0.5 in at least 95% of
the samples and must

Soil Runoff

TDS (Total Dissolved
Solids
N 464-1070 ppm 1000** 2000** 2022 Erosion of natural deposits

*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.
**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.
***Turbidity result of 67 came from well #2 (Water Source 002). This water source has NOT been used since June of 2021 so NO water from this
source was pumped into EID’s water system in 2022. The high turbidity readings are believed to be from the well sitting for an extended period and
the inability to adequately flush the well, due to mechanical issues, prior to testing. Once the mechanical issues have been resolved, the well will be
properly flushed, and the turbidity re-tested prior to pumping any water from this source into the water distribution system.

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Semi-Volatile Compounds, Pesticides, Herbicides, and Carbamates
2,4-D N ND ppb 70 70 2022 Runoff from herbicide used on
row crops
2,4,5-TP (Silvex) N ND ppb 50 50 2016 Residue of banned herbicide
Alachlor N ND ppb 0 2 2019 -
2022
Runoff from herbicide used on
row crops
Atrazine N ND ppb 3 3 2019 -
2022
Runoff from herbicide used on
row crops
Benzo(a)pyrene (PAH) N ND ppt 0 200 2019 -
2022
Leaching from linings of water
storage tanks and distribution
lines
Carbofuran N ND ppb 40 40 2019 -
2022
Leaching of soil fumigant used
on rice and alfalfa
Chlordane N ND ppb 0 2 2019 -
2022
Residue of banned termiticide
Dalapon N ND ppb 200 200 2019 -
2022
Runoff from herbicide used on
rights of way
Bis (2-ethylhexyl) adipate N ND ppb 400 400 2019 -
2022
Discharge from chemical
factories
Bis (2-ethylhexyl)
Phthalate
N ND ppb 0 6 2019 -
2022
Discharge from rubber and
chemical factories
Dinoseb N ND ppb 7 7 2019 -
2022
Runoff from herbicide used on
soybeans and vegetables
Endrin N ND ppb 2 2 2019 -
2022
Residue of banned insecticide
Heptachlor N ND ppt 0 400 2019 -
2022
Residue of banned termiticide
Heptachlor epoxide N ND ppt 0 200 2019 -
2022
Breakdown of heptachlor
Hexachlorobenzene N ND ppb 0 1 2019 -
2022
Discharge from metal
refineries and agricultural
chemical factories
Hexachlorocyclo-
pentadiene
N ND ppb 50 50 2019 -
2022
Discharge from chemical
factories
Lindane N ND ppt 200 200 2019 -
2022
Runoff/leaching from
insecticide used on cattle,
lumber, gardens
Methoxychlor N ND ppb 40 40 2019 -
2022
Runoff/leaching from
insecticide used on fruits,
vegetables, alfalfa, livestock
Oxamyl [Vydate] N ND ppb 200 200 2019 -
2022
Runoff/leaching from
insecticide used on apples,
potatoes and tomatoes
PCB [Polychlorinated
biphenyls] Total
N ND ppt 0 500 2019 -
2022
Runoff from landfills;
discharge of waste chemicals
Pentachlorophenol N ND ppb 0 1 2019 -
2022
Discharge from wood
preserving factories
Picloram N ND ppb 500 500 2019 -
2022
Herbicide runoff
Simazine N ND ppb 4 4 2019 -
2022
Herbicide runoff
Toxaphene N ND ppb 0 3 2019 -
2022
Runoff/leaching from
insecticide used on cotton and
cattle
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Volatile Organic Contaminants
Benzene N ND ppb 0 5 2019 &
2022

Discharge from factories;
leaching from gas storage
tanks and landfills
Carbon tetrachloride N ND ppb 0 5 2019 &
2022

Discharge from chemical
plants and other industrial
activities
Chlorobenzene N ND ppb 100 100 2019 &
2022

Discharge from chemical and
agricultural chemical factories
1,2-Dichlorobenzene N ND ppb 600 600 2019 &
2022
Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
1,4-Dichlorobenzene N ND ppb 75 75 2019 &
2022
Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
1,2 - Dichloroethane N ND ppb 0 5 2019 &
2022
Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
1,1 - Dichloroethene N ND ppb 7 7 2019 &
2022
Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene N ND ppb 70 70 2019 &
2022
Discharge from industrial
chemical
factories
trans - 1,2 -
Dichloroethene
N ND ppb 100 100 2019 &
2022
Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
Dibrommethane N ND ppb 0 5 2019 &
2022
Discharge from
pharmaceutical and chemical
factories
1,2-Dichloropropane N ND ppb 0 5 2019 &
2022
Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
Methylene Chloride N ND ppb 5 5 2019 &
2022
Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
Ethylbenzene N ND ppb 700 700 2019 &
2022 Discharge from petroleum
refineries
Styrene N ND ppb 100 100 2019 &
2022
Discharge from rubber and
plastic factories; leaching from
landfills
Tetrachloroethene N ND ppb 0 5 2019 &
2022
Leaching from PVC pipes;
discharge from factories and
dry cleaners
1,2,4 -Trichlorobenzene N ND ppb 70 70 2019 &
2022
Discharge from textile-
finishing factories
1,1,1 - Trichloroethane N ND ppb 200 200 2019 &
2022 Discharge from metal
degreasing sites and other
factories
1,1,2 -Trichloroethane N ND ppb 3 5 2019 &
2022
Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
Trichloroethene N ND ppb 0 5 2019 &
2022
Discharge from metal
degreasing sites and other
factories
Toluene N ND ppb 1000 1000 2019 &
2022
Discharge from petroleum
factories
Vinyl Chloride N ND ppb 0 2 2019 &
2022
Leaching from PVC piping;
discharge from plastics
factories
Xylenes N ND ppb 10000 10000 2019 &
2022 Discharge from petroleum
factories; discharge from
chemical factories
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Unregulated Contaminants
These are contaminants that some systems are required to monitor for but which EPA has not set MCLs.

Contaminant Level
Detected
Unit
Measurement
Date
Sampled
Contaminant Level
Detected
Unit
Measurement
Date
Sampled
Alkalinity – Total
(as CaCO3)
270-312 ppm 2021

Aldrin ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Conductivity 789-1030 ppm 2021 Butachlor ND ppb 2019 &
2021
pH 7.3-7.5 ppm 2021 Carbaryl ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Calcium 103-121 ppm 2021 Dicamba ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Chloroform ND ppb 2019 &
2021

Dieldrin ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Bromodichlorome thane ND ppb 2019 &
2021
3-Hydroxycarbofuran ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Dibromochloromethane ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Methomyl ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Bromoform ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Metolachlor ND ppb 2019 &
2021
1,1-
Dichloropropene
ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Metribuzin ND ppb 2019 &
2021
1,1-
Dichloroethane
ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Propachlor ND ppb 2019 &
2021
1,1,2,2-
Tetrachloroethane
ND ppb 2019 &
2021
1,2,4-
Trimethylbenzene
ND ppb 2019 &
2021
1,3-
Dichloropropane
ND ppb 2019 &
2021
1,2,3-
Trichlorobenzene
ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Chloromethane ND ppb 2019 &
2021
n-Propylbenzene ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Bromomethane ND ppb 2019 &
2021
n-Butylbenzene ND ppb 2019 &
2021
1,2,3-
Trichloropropane
ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Napthalene ND ppb 2019 &
2021
1,1,1,2-
Tetrachloroethane
ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Hexachlorobutadiene ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Chloroethane ND ppb 2019 &
2021
1,3,5-
Trimethylbenzene
ND ppb 2019 &
2021
2,2-
Dichloropropane
ND ppb 2019 &
2021
p-Isopropyltoluene ND ppb 2019 &
2021
2-Chlorotoluene ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Isopropylbenzene ND ppb 2019 &
2021
4-Chlorotoluene ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Tert-butylbenzene ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Bromobenzene ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Sec-butylbenzene ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Cis-1,3
-Dichloropropene
ND ppb 2019 &
2021
1,1,2-
Trichlorotrifluoroethane
ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Trichlorofluoromethane ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Dichlorodifluoromethane ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Aldicarb ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Bromochloromethane ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Aldicarb sulfoxide ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Aldicarb sulfone ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Methylene Chloride ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Methyl tert-Butyl Ether
(MTBE)
ND ppb 2019 &
2021
Tans-1,3-
Dichloropropene
ND ppb 2019 &
2021

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INFORMATION ON LEAD IN DRINKING
WATER
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. Emigration
Improvement District 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.

CROSS CONNECTIONS
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 DRINK BOTTLED WATER BECAUSE IT’S
SAFER”
All sources of drinking water are subject to
potential contamination by constituents that are
naturally occurring or are man-made. 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.
WHAT ABOUT FLUORIDE?
Our water contains very little natural fluoride
and there is NO fluoride added to the water.

WHAT ABOUT HOME TREATMENT?
As can be seen from this report, your water is
safe from your tap. If you decide to install a
treatment device on your service, you must
take the responsibility for the maintenance of
it. It is possible to make your water unsafe by
not taking proper care of your personal
treatment devices. The district’s public water is
hard, and you may want to install a water
softener. Water is usually softened by ion
exchange systems. Sodium and potassium
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exchange systems are the most common
methods shown to work effectively. Magnetic
systems have not proven to be effective.
SPECIAL HEALTH ALERT
Some people may be more vulnerable to
contaminants in drinking water. 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 about drinking
water from their health care providers.
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)

WHAT DETERMINES THE MCL LEVEL?
Maximum Contaminant Levels or 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.
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing
you with clean quality water. We are pleased to
keep you informed and educated on all water
matters within our service area. We continue to
present you with this report every year. Please
contact us if you have any questions or
concerns.

Prepared By:

(P) 801.209.6382 (E) [e-mail]