DDW-2024-009577

2023 Annual
Carter Creek Water System
PWS ID: UT22120
Each year, Carter Creek Water System, operated by American Water Operations and
Maintenance LLC, produces a Water Quality Report. For more information about
this report, please contact American Water at 801-695-9785 or by email at
[e-mail].
Once again, we proudly present our Annual Water Quality Report, also referred to
as a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). CCRs let consumers know what
contaminants, if any, were detected in their drinking water as well as related
potential health effects. CCRs also include details about where your water comes
from and how it is treated. Additionally, they educate customers on what it takes to
deliver safe drinking water and highlight the need to protect drinking water sources.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report 2
A message from our President 3
About Your Drinking Water Supply 4
What are the Source Contaminants 5
Protecting Your Drinking Water Supply 6
About Lead 7
Important Information About Your Water 8 -9
•Fluoride
•Nitrates
•PFOA/PFOS
Water Quality Results 10
Definitions of Terms Used in Document 11
Water Quality Results: Detailed Charts 12-13
About Us 14
Contact Us 15
A message from American Water- Military Services Group’s President
Sean Wheatley
President, American
Water – Military Services
Group
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American Water’s Military Services Group owns and operates water and
wastewater utilities under the Utilities Privatization program and proudly
provides water and wastewater services to military communities around the
country, including yours. Our Company’s Vision – “We Keep Life Flowing” -
drives everything we do for you, our customers. To reinforce our vision and
maintain your trust, it’s important that we share with you information about
our commitment to providing high-quality water service.
I am pleased to provide you with the 2023 Annual Water Quality Report
with detailed information about the source and quality of your drinking
water. We have prepared this report using the data from water quality
testing conducted for your local water system from January through
December 2023.
With equal importance, we place a strong focus on acting as stewards of
our environment.In all the communities we serve, we work closely with the
local directorates of public works, civil engineering squadrons, local
environmental departments, and state regulatory agencies to protect
environmental quality, educate customers on how to use water wisely,and
ensure the high quality of your drinking water every day.
At American Water, our values – safety, trust, environmental leadership,
teamwork, and high performance – mean more than simply making water
available “on -demand”. It means every employee working to deliver a key
resource for public health, fire protection, mission assurance, the economy,
and the overall quality of life we all enjoy. For more information or for
additional copies of this report, visit us online at www.amwater.com.
Sean Wheatley
Military Services Group
American Water
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QUICK FACTS ABOUT
THE CARTER CREEK
WATER SYSTEM
Communities served:
Carter Creek campground
Water sources:
Groundwater well
Average amount of
water supplied to
customers on a daily basis:
•350 gallons per day.
WHERE YOUR WATER COMES FROM
Drinking water for the Carter Creek
Campground comes from a groundwater
well located at the campground. The well
draws water from unconsolidated alluvium
and semi-consolidated sedimentary rocks.
Disinfection treatment:
The Carter Creek water source is treated
with chlorine for disinfection.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about your water supply
and local activities, visit us online at
www.amwater.com or contact the regional
Source Water Protection Lead, American
Water, 801-695-9786.
WHAT ARE WE DOING?
Our priority is to provide reliable,
quality drinking water service for
customers. The source of supply is an
important part of that mission. We
work to understand and reduce
potential risks to your drinking water
supply. We have developed a Drinking
Water Source Protection Plan under
the guidance of the Utah Drinking
Water Source Protection
Program. The intent of the program is
to identify and address potential
threats to drinking water supplies.
Stakeholder involvement is an
important part of the program. We
partner with the Hill AFB
Environmental office and participate
in the monthly Water Working Group
meetings to review and discuss
activities that can affect water
quality.
Report any spills, illegal dumping or suspicious
activity by dialing 911.
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CHECK YOUR PLUMBING AND SERVICE LINE
If you live in an older home, consider having a licensed plumber check your plumbing for
lead. If your service line is made of lead, and you’re planning to replace it, be sure to
contact us at 801-695-9786.
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.
American Water 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.
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FLUORIDE
Fluoride is a naturally occurring substance that can be present in drinking water from two sources:
1.By nature when groundwater contacts fluoride-containing minerals naturally present in the earth; or
2.By a water purveyor adding fluoride to the water system.
American Water does not add fluoride to this water system. If you have any questions on fluoride, please contact
us at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].
PFAS
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are manufactured chemicals used in many household products including
nonstick cookware (e.g., Teflon ), stain repellants (e.g., Scotchgard ), and waterproofing (e.g., GORE-TEX ). They are
also used in industrial applications such as in firefighting foams and electronics production. There are thousands of
PFAS chemicals, and they persist in the environment. Two well-known PFAS chemicals are perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). These were phased out of production in the United States and replaced by
hexafluoropropylene oxide-dimer acid (commonly known as GenX ), perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) and others.
American Water and Bio Environmental performed voluntary sampling to better understand occurrence of certain PFAS
in drinking water sources in 2016 and 2020. This sampling allows us to be better prepared as U.S. EPA is currently
developing drinking water standards for six PFAS chemicals – PFOA (4 ppt), PFOS (4 ppt) and GenX , PFBS, PFNA, and
PFHxS as a group using a Hazard Index of 1. For more information on the proposed PFAS drinking water standards,
please visit https://www.epa.gov/pfas.
The science and regulation of PFAS and other contaminants is always evolving, and American Water strives to be a
leader in research and development. PFAS contamination is one of the most rapidly changing areas in the drinking
water field. We have invested in our own independent research, as well as engaging with other experts in the field to
understand PFAS occurrence in the environment. We are also actively assessing treatment technologies that can
effectively remove PFAS from drinking water, because we believe that investment in research is critically important to
addressing this issue.
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NITRATES
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.
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WATER QUALITY STATEMENT
We are pleased to report that during
calendar year 2023, the results of testing of
your drinking water complied with all state
and federal drinking water requirements.
For your information, we have compiled a list
in the table below showing the testing of
your drinking water during 2023. The Utah
Division of Drinking Water allows us to
monitor for some contaminants less than
once per year because the concentration of
the contaminants does not change
frequently. Some of our data, though
representative, are more than one year old.
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REVISED TOTAL COLIFORM RULE - At least 3 samples collected each month in the distribution system
Substance
(with units)Year Sampled Compliance
Achieved MCLG MCL Highest No. of
Samples Typical Source
Total Coliform 1 2023 Yes N/A TT = No more than 1 positive
monthly sample 0 Naturally present in the environment.
E. Coli2 2023 Yes 0 TT = No confirmed samples 0 Human and animal fecal waste.
NOTE: Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator of the general bacteriological quality of the water. We are reporting the highest
percentage of positive samples / highest number of positive samples in any month.
1 The Treatment Technique for Total Coliforms requires that if the maximum percentage OR number of total coliform positive samples are exceeded a system assessment must be
conducted, any sanitary defects identified, and corrective actions completed. Additional Level 1 Assessments or Level 2 Assessments are required depending on the circumstances.
2 The Treatment Technique for E. Coli requires that for any total coliform positive routine sample with one or more total colif orm positive check samples and an E. coli positive result for any
of the samples a Level 2 Assessment must be conducted, any sanitary defects identified, and corrective actions completed. The E. Coli MCL is exceeded if routine and repeat samples are
total coliform -positive and either is E. coli-positive, or the system fails to take repeat samples following an E. coli -positive routine sample, or the system fails to analyze total coliform-positive
repeat samples for E. coli.
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American Water Military Service Group – Hill AFB conducts extensive monitoring to determine if your water meets all water quality standards. The detections of our monitoring are
reported in the following tables. While most monitoring was conducted in 2023, certain substances are monitored less than once per year because the levels do not change
frequently. For help with interpreting the tables below, see the “Definition of Terms Used in This Report” on the previous page.
HOW TO READ THIS TABLE (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
•Starting with Substance (with units), read across.
•Year Sampled is usually in 2023, but may be a prior year.
•A Yes under Compliance Achieved means the amount of the substance met government requirements.
•MCLG/MRDLG is the goal level for that substance (this may be lower than what is allowed).
•MCL/MRDL/TT/Action Level shows the highest level of substance (contaminant) allowed.
•Highest, Lowest or Average Compliance Result represents the measured amount detected.
•Range tells the highest and lowest amounts measured.
•Typical Source tells where the substance usually originates.
Some unregulated substances are measured, but maximum contaminant levels have not been established by the government. These contaminants are shown for your information.
NOTE: Regulated contaminants not listed in this table were not found in the treated water supply.
DISINFECTANTS - Collected in the Distribution System and at the Treatment Plant
Substance
(with units)
Year
Sampled
Compliance
Achieved MRDLG MRDL
Highest
Compliance
Result
Range Detected Typical Source
Entry Point Chlorine
Residual (ppm)2023 Yes 4 4 1.44 0..32 to 1.44 Water additive used to control microbes.
Distribution System Chlorine
Residual (ppm)2023 Yes 4 4 0.57 0.07 to 0.57 Water additive used to control microbes.
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OTHER REGULATED SUBSTANCES - Collected at the Treatment Plant
Substance
(with units)
Year
Sampled
Compliance
Achieved MCLG MCL/SMCL1 Highest
Compliance Result
Range
Detected Typical Source
Nitrate (ppm)2023 Yes 10 10 0.326 0.326 Runoff from fertilizer use; industrial or domestic wastewater
discharges; erosion of natural deposits.
Sulfate (ppm)2023 NA NA 250 5.87 5.87 Erosion of natural deposits
1 – Substances with secondary MCLs do not have MCLGs; these limits are primarily established to address aesthetic concerns
PFAS
American Water performed voluntary sampling in 2020 to better understand the occurrence of certain PFAS in drinking water source s. PFAS are not regulated in
Utah. In 2023, U.S. EPA proposed drinking water standards for six PFAS chemicals – PFOA (4 ppt), PFOS (4 ppt) and GenX , PFBS, PFNA, and PFHxS as a group using a
Hazard Index of 1. For more information on the proposed PFAS drinking water standards, please visit https://www.epa.gov/pfas.
PFAS chemicals are unique, so two PFAS chemicals at the same level typically do not present the same risk. Therefore, you should not compare the results for one
PFAS chemical against the results of another.
UNREGULATED PERFLUORINATED COMPOUNDS
Parameter Units Average Result Range Detected Typical Source
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)ppt N/D ND Manufactured chemical(s); used in household goods for stain,
grease, heat and water resistance
Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS)ppt N/D ND
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WATER INFORMATION SOURCES
United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA):
www.epa.gov/safewater
Safe Drinking Water Hotline: [phone]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov
American Water Works Association: www.awwa.org
Water Quality Association: www.wqa.org
National Library of Medicine/National Institute of Health:
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drinkingwater.html
Utah Division of Drinking Water : [phone]
www.deq.Utah.gov/division-drinking-water
If you have any questions about this report,
your drinking water, or service, please contact
American Water, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5
p.m. at 801-695-9785 or by email at
[e-mail]