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Home My WebLink AboutDDW-2024-009838IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Big Plains Water SSD – Cedar Point: UTAH27089 Has Levels of Combined Radium, Gross Alpha Particles, Turbidity and Manganese Above Drinking Water Standards What happened? Our water system is in violation of drinking water standards. Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation. We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants. Recent testing results show that our system exceeds the maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for the following contaminants: • Combined Radium • Gross Alpha Particle Activity • Turbidity • Manganese The sample results, collection dates and the contaminant MCLs are given in the table below: During the summer months there is more demand on the water system due to irrigation. For this reason, it is necessary to turn on a third well, known as Well 59. This well contains levels of Alpha Particles and Combined Radium above their MCLs of 15pCi/L (picocuries per liter) and 5 pCi/L. Additionally it also contains levels of Manganese above the EPAs health advisory level of 0.3 mg/L. This well will be in service during the summer months. What should I as a consumer do? Based on the manganese levels and guidance from EPA, we suggest that customers do the following: • Do not use your tap water to prepare bottles or food (e.g. soup) for infants under six months, the elderly or those with liver disease. Tap water may be used to prepare foods, such as pasta, where the water is discarded prior to consumption. • Do not boil water you intend to drink. Boiling, freezing, or letting water stand does not reduce manganese levels. Boiling can increase levels of manganese because manganese remains behind (i.e., is concentrated) when the water evaporates. • Contact your doctor. If you have specific health concerns, you may wish to consult with a medical professional. What does this mean? This is not an immediate risk. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. However please read the following potential health impacts. • Radium o Radium is a naturally occurring radioactive element, and its presence in drinking water can present a significant risk to public health. o Long-term exposure to radium is associated with an increased risk of cancer, particularly bone cancer. The radiation emitted by radium can damage cells and their DNA, potentially leading to the development of cancerous cells. Therefore, regulatory standards are in place to limit radium levels in drinking water and protect public health. Regular monitoring and appropriate water treatment are essential to minimize exposure and ensure the safety of the drinking water supply. • Alpha Particles o Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as alpha radiation. Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. • Turbidity o Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. What is being done? On February 29, 2024, the Drinking Water Board authorized a construction loan of $3,370,000 with $3,370,000 in principal forgiveness to Big Plains Water Special Service District for the construction of a 4.5-mile transmission line to connect Apple Valley Water System with the Cedar Point Water System. Once this project is complete, we hope to turn off the wells which currently exceed drinking water standards and bring in water from the neighboring water system. The transmission line project is progressing, with regular meetings held with engineers, contractors, and the Washington County Water Conservancy District. As of July 9, 2024, construction is planned to begin on September 30 and be completed by December 31, 2024. We are continually collecting samples for the contaminants of concern and will continue to notify you of sample results as they become available. For more information, please contact Michael “Mike” Farrar at 435-877-1190 or 1777 N Meadowlark Dr, Apple Valley, UT, 84737. 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 Big Plains Water SSD – Cedar Point: UTAH27089. Water System ID# UTAH27089 Date distributed: July 9, 2024 Please complete this form and provide to the Division of Drinking Water within 24 hours of issuing public notice. CERTIFICATION OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION I Jenna Vizcardo, Clerk/Recorder certify that the attached public notice was issued from (PWS Operator/Responsible Party)Big Plains Water SSD – Cedar Point: UTAH27089 to Big Plains Water SSD – Cedar Point: UTAH27089. The notice attached was issued by (Date) July 9 2024 for the Combined Radium MCL violation issued on January 23 2024 and the Turbidity MCL violation issued on March 21 2024. (Describe method of delivery – by hand, mail, etc) mail, email, physical posting, social media and website Signature __________________________________________ Date __________________________ Public Water System Name: Big Plains Water SSD – Cedar Point PWS ID Number: UTAH27089 -XO\ , 2024 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Big Plains Water SSD - Cedar Point: UTAH27089 Has Levels of Combined Radium, Gross Alpha Particles, Turbidity and Manganese Above Drinking Water Standards What happened? Our water system is in violation of drinking water standards. Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation. We routinely monitorforthe presence of drinking water contaminants. Recenttesting that our system exceeds the maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for the following coo Combined Radiumo Gross Alpha Particle Activityo Turbidity. Manganese iuL 1 7 202( Eavimnmenlal Quality WaterThe sample results, collection dates and the contaminant titlCls are given in the table During the summer months there is more demand on the water system due to irrigation. For this reason, it is necessary to turn on a third well, known as Well 59. This well contains levels of Alpha Particles and Combined Radium above their MCLs of 1SpCi/L (picocuries per liter) and 5 pCi/L. Additionally it also contains levels of Manganese above the EPAs health advisory level of 0.3 mg/1. This well will be in service during the summer months. D Water Quality Result SurnmaryTab[e Water Source Sample Bate Result Maximunr Contaminant LevelParameter 5/3 1J2023 10t26/2023 67 7.12!8J2024 Combined Radium (units in pCi/L) 4t23t2024 74 5 6j20i2024 nU 5t22i2024 1't snJ2a24 138 Jessup Wett 3t28t2024 112 5Turbidi:y (units in NTU) 7.38!24i2023 10t26/2023 /J a8i2a24 73 5t2U2424 74 qCombined Radium {units in pCi/11 6t2A;2024 51 Turbidiry (unirs ir NTUi 5122f2024 54 5 New CeokeWetE 5tL2t2022 179 7.538t24t2023 98 5Combined iadium {unirs in PCt'LI 70t26t2023 10iZfr;2023 371 5t12t2022 38.3 15Gross Alpha Particle Activity (units in pcilL) 5!142022 046 042 The EPA Heatth Advisory Limit for Manganese is 0.3 rng/L lVelt 59 Manga nese (Units in mg/L) 10t26t2023 D JUL 1 7 202t What should I as a consumer do? DwLo{*,*rmmenro's,,ryffiro[Dlffigwater Based on the manganese levels and guidance from EPA, we suggest that customers do the following: o Do not use your tap water to prepare bottles or food (e.9. soup) for !-nfan!s under s.!x months. the elderlv or those with liver disease. Tap water may be used to prepare foods, such as pasta, where the water is discarded prior to consumption. . Do not boil water you intend to drink. Boiling, freezing, or letting water stand does not reduce manganese levels. Boiling can increase levels of manganese because manganese remains behind (i.e., is concentrated) when the water evaporates. . Contact your doctor. lf you have specific health concerns, you may wish to consult with a medical professional. What does this mean? This is not an immediate risk. lf it had been, you would have been notified immediately. However please read the following potential health impacts. Radium o Radium is a naturally occurring radioactive element, and its presence in drinking water can present a significant risk to public health.o Long-term exposure to radium is associated with an increased risk of cancer, particularly bone cancer. The radiation emitted by radium can damage cells and their DNA, potentially leading to the development of cancerous cells. Therefore, regulatory standards are in place to limit radium levels in drinking water and protect public health. Regular monitoring and appropriate water treatment are essential to minimize exposure and ensure the safety of the drinking water supply. Alpha Particleso Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as alpha radiation. Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. a a a What is being done? On February 29, 2024, the Drinking Water Board authorized a construction loan of $3,370,000 with $3,370,000 in principal forgiveness to Big Plains Water Special Service District for the construction of a 4.5-mile transmission line to connect Apple Valley Water System with the Cedar Point Water System. Once this project is complete, we hope to turn off the wells which currently exceed drinking water standards and bring in water from the neighboring water system. The transmission line project is progressing, with regular meetings held with engineers, Turbiditvo Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial groMh. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. contractors, and the Washington County Water Conservancy District. As of July 9, 2024, construction is planned to begin on September 30 and be completed by December 31 ,2024. We are continually collecting samples for the contaminants of concern and will continue to notify you of sample results as they become available. For more information, please contact Michael "Mike" Farrar al 435-877-1190 or 1777 N Meadowlark Dr, Apple Valley, UT, 84737. 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 apafiments, nursing homes, schoo/s, 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 Big Plains Water SSD - Cedar Point: UTAH27089. Water System lD# UTAH27 089 Date distributed: July 9,2024 JUL 1 7 20tt DepL of Environmental QualitY Division of Drinkirg Water D