DDW-2024-012407

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2024
UTAH System # 02010
East Grouse Creek Water Pipeline, Co.
PO Box 74
Grouse Creek, UT 84313
As your local primary source for culinary water, we are required to present to you an 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. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources.
Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.
SAFE WATER-Full reports of all detected and undetected water constituents are available for viewing in the company files and we would be glad to furnish those reports to our member/owners
upon request. We ask that all our member/owners help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.
QUESTIONS- This report shows our water quality and what it means to you, our consumer. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Alan
Smith – System Manager at 801-678-6574, PO Box 74, Grouse Creek, Utah 84313-0074.
PLEASE ATTEND
We want our member/owners to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held in accordance with the by-laws.
Notice of the meeting is sent to all members at least one week prior to the meeting. Members will be notified of any special membership meetings as necessary by the same methods.
SOURCE PROTECTION PLAN
The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for East Grouse Creek Water Pipeline, Co., heretofore referred to as EGC Pipeline, is available for your review. It contains information about
source protection zones, potential contamination sources and management strategies to protect our drinking water. EGCW Pipeline utilizes two ground water sources, Buckskin Spring and
the North Well. Buckskin Spring is identified as a remote and protected area and has a low level of susceptibility to potential contamination sources. EGC Pipeline has identified contamination
sources within a two-mile radius of the North Well in general terms which are of greatest concern, such as septic tanks, roads, residential areas, industrial areas, etc. Our source(s)
have a low (Buckskin Spring) to medium (North Well) susceptibility to potential contamination from outside the distribution system. We strive each year to develop even better management
strategies to further protect our sources from contamination. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about our source protection plan.
Most likely source of potential Main Distribution Line Contamination is your service line.
During our most recent Sanitary Survey, conducted 10/24/2022, we were unable to provide satisfactory documentation ofan ongoing Cross Connection Contamination Prevention Program in use
by our company to prevent contamination of our distribution line by Back-flow into the mainline from service lines. Although we have been assured by the distributors of the meter setter
assemblies that we use to make the connection between your service lines and the main distribution line are already equipped with back-flow preventers, we have been informed that these
devices are only recognized as secondary protection as they cannot be tested annually for efficacy as now required by code. This means an additional requirement forinstallation of primary
backflow prevention devices on your service lines, and documentation by the company of the existence of those devices on YOUR SIDE of THE METER.
When connections to our system are properly installed and maintained, the concerns are very minimal. However, unapproved, andamateur piping changes or connections such as dishwasher,
clothes washer, or water softener drain lines without the required air gaps can adversely affect the quality, of the water. This not only compromises the water quality but can also affect
your health. The most common potential hazard we see is a section of garden hose dangling into the surface of a stock watering trough, or pet water container.A change in pressure in
the mainline (which we know can happen when there is a large demand on the system) or a simple change in air temperature or can potentially cause contaminated water to siphon back through
the service line contaminating the whole system. Simple back-flow preventers like this atmospheric vacuum breaker on the hose bib, the appliance, or stock tank in-flowcan prevent this.
Additionally, air gaps between the surface of standing water and the service line are easy to provide. If you see a watering trough inlet hose contacting with the standing water in
the trough, take the time to wire it back up to where it is not contacting the standing water. Do not make or allow improper connections at your homes. Even that unprotected garden
hose lying in the puddle next to a driveway is across connection. The unprotected lawn sprinkler system after you have fertilized or sprayed is also a cross connection. When a cross
connection can exist at your home it will affect you and your family first.
Additional Cross Contamination Deficiencies: (in the following table the acronym “CCC” refers to a “Cross-Connection Control” Program)
Description
Determined date
Corrective action planned
Target date for corrective action
completed
CCC-LACKS OPERATOR TRAINING
10/24/2022
(DDW R309-105-12 Community water systems with a population under 500 shall have a certified Cross Connection Control Program Administrator by December 31, 2022.)
The West Box Elder Conservation District has agreed to be our Cross Connection Control Program Administrator.
December 31, 2024 pending new hire of system operator
CCC-LACKS WRITTEN RECORDS OF CCC ACTIVITIES
10/24/22022
Begin and maintain written log of CCC consumer education efforts, CCC devices installations and inspections,
September 30,2023, pending installation of RPZ devices.
WATER MAINS SUSCEPTIBLE TO NEARBY CONTAMINATION SOURCES
On 10-26-2022 there was a reported backflow incident where a stock tank back flowed into the water main.
Install 9 RPZ devices between meters and supply lines to tire troughs lacking air gaps.
Pending design approval of a configuration that will not freeze
CCC-LACKS ON-GOING ENFORCEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
10/24/2022
Begin and maintain logs or records of inspections or enforcement activities.
December 31, 2023

CCC-LACKS LOCAL AUTHORITY statement
10/24/2022
Membership Adopt a written enforcement policy at annual membership meeting
March 18, 2023
3/18/2023
Additional deficits revealed by Sanitary Survey Conducted 10/24/2022:
Description
Determined date
Corrective action planned
Target completion
completed
Spring box seal deteriorated
10/24/2022
Replace seal
11/24/2022
4/26/2023
North storage tank lid seal inadequate
10/24/2022
Add seal around the bottom lip of tank lid
11/24/2022
4/26/2023
Buckskin tank vent screen rusted through
10/24/2022
Replace vent screen
11/24/2022
11/01/2022
N. Well Cap needs to be vented
10/24/2022
Send pic of the location of the existing screen to DDW
11/24/2022
11/01/2022
Buckskin road air relief valve not downturned
11/01/2022
Scheduled replacement as part of chlorinator CAA
09/30/2023
Relief Valve and Vent was replaced on 12/14/2023
Junction air relief valve chamber subject to flooding
11/01/2022
Scheduled replacement as part of chlorinator CAA
09/30/2023
Relief Valve and Vent with new chamber was replaced on 12/14/2023
Ongoing efforts to comply with Corrective Action Agreement:
During the Sanitary Survey conducted 9/16/2019, it was determined that “DISINFECTION IS REQUIRED BUT DISINFECTION IS INTERMITTENT OR NOT CONTINUOUS.” The cited description of this condition
is, “Water system utilizes an unapproved method for disinfection. It consists of chlorine tablets in a PVC tube, with holes in the tube, which is then lowered into storage tank facility
ST001. This PVC tube is inside the storage tank on a continuous basis.” Since that time the company has made ongoing efforts to install a chlorination system that meets the requirements
set forth. Due to supply chain issues, availability of labor, and weather conditions on the site there have been delays, but the system was finally completed and operational on 6/24/2024.
Bacteriological test Results (North Well) –During 2023 and the first part of 2024, we have had several failed bacteriological samples for Coliform contamination. After each failed result,
the north well was taken off-line and the system was shocked with a heavy concentration of Calcium Hypochlorite and left to rest for 24 hours. The system was then flushed before putting
the well back on-line. At the end of June 2024, the pump in the North Well stopped functioning. While replacing the pump in the well, there were several holes discovered in the water
pipe. These holes were causing a severe loss of pressure and was potentially causing the failed test results for Coliform contamination. The pipes with the holes have been replaced
and the new pump is working properly. Hopefully this will resolve the issues we were having.
EGC Pipeline routinely monitors constituents in our drinking water in accordance with the Federal and Utah State laws, however from time to time, mistakes are made. Tests that should
have been made to monitor Coliform Bacteria on the distribution system was missed nitrates in our water sources for the summer of 2022 were not made. The following tables show the results
of our monitoring for the period of January 1st2019to December 31st, 2022.
Source of Drinking Water
The drinking water for our system originates principally from Buckskin Spring and is supplemented by a well on the North end of the gravity flow system. As water travels over the surface
of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals
or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas
production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas
stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
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 water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling
the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at [phone].
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations
establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than
the general population.
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 microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline [phone].
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. We 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.
Going forward, as work continues, the mandated change in methods of disinfection of our culinary water delivery system and scheduled repairs and changes to the mainline are made, company
management will be more vigilant in monitoring the timing of disruptions to the system pressure in hopes another incident may be averted. As indicated in the final paragraph of p. 1
of this report, a change in written policy addressing backflow prevention devices on the shareholder side of the meter is also deemed necessary as company by-laws protecting the best
interest of the company allow.
CONSTITUENT TABLE 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
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. Date - Because of required sampling time frames i.e. yearly, 3 years, 4 years and 6 years, sampling dates may seem out-dated.
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.
Source Water Information
Source Water Name
Type Of Water
Source ID
BUCKSKIN SPRING
GW
WS001
NORTH EAST WELL
GW
WS002
TCR Tables
Coliform Bacteria
Year Sampled
+ Sample Count
MCLG

MCL
Violation
Likely Source of Contamination
Coliform Bacteria
2022
1
0
5
N
Naturally present in the environment.
Microbiological
Contaminants
Year Sampled
+ Sample Count
MCLG
MCL
Violation
Likely Source of Contamination
E. coli
2022
0
No goals
None
N
Human and animal fecal waste.
Lead And Copper
Year Sampled
MCLG
Action
Level
(AL)
90% tiles
# Sites
Over AL
Units
Violation
Likely Source of Contamination
Copper
2020
1.3
1.3
0.011
0
ppm
N
Erosion of natural deposits;
Leaching from wood preservatives;
Corrosion of household plumbing systems.
Lead
2020
0
15
0
0
ppb
N
Corrosion of household plumbing systems;
Erosion of natural deposits.
Regulated Contaminants
Disinfectants and

Disinfection By-
Products
Year Sampled
Lowest
Level
Highest
Level
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation
Likely Source of Contamination
Chlorine
2019
0.2
0.5
4
4
ppm
N
Water additive used to control microbes.
Inorganic Contaminants
Year Sampled
Lowest
Level
Highest
Level
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation
Likely Source of Contamination
Arsenic
2020
0.6
2.1
0
10
ppb
N
Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards;
Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes.
Barium
2020
0.016
0.169
2
2
ppm
N
Discharge of drilling wastes;
Discharge from metal refineries;
Erosion of natural deposits.
Cyanide
2020
0
6.8
200
200
ppb

N
Discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories;
Discharge from steel/metal factories.
Fluoride
2020
0.21
0.21
4
4
ppm
N
Erosion of natural deposits;
Water additive which promotes strong teeth;
Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Nitrate
2021
0.153
0.823
10
10
ppm
N
Runoff from fertilizer use;
Leaching from septic tanks, sewage;
Erosion of natural deposits.
Selenium
2020
0
1.4
50
50
ppb
N
Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries;
Erosion of natural deposits;
Discharge from mines.
Sodium
2020
12.232
107.805
500
None
ppm
N
Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from mines.
Sulfate
2020
20.289
20.313
1000
1000
ppm
N
Erosion of natural deposits;
discharge from refineries and factories;
runoff from landfills, runoff from cropland
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
2020
212
216

2000
2000
ppm
N
Erosion of natural deposits
Lead and Copper
Year Sampled
Lowest
Level
Highest
Level
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation
Likely Source of Contamination
Copper
2020
0.003
0.011
1.3
1.3
ppm
N
Erosion of natural deposits;
Leaching from wood preservatives;
Corrosion of household plumbing systems.
Radioactive
Contaminants
Year Sampled
Lowest
Level
Highest
Level
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation
Likely Source of Contamination
Alpha emitters
2020
2
4.4
0
15
pCi/L pCi/L
N
Erosion of natural deposits.
Radium 228
2020
0.19
0.26
0
5
N
Erosion of natural deposits.