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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2020
Syracuse City Water System

We are 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 sources have been determined to be from groundwater and surface water
sources. Our water sources are Well 3 Replacement and Weber Basin WCD – Central UTAH29023 This report
shows our water quality and what it means to you, our customer. If you have any questions about this report or
concerning your water utility, please contact the public works water superintendent at 801-825-7235. We want
our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our
regularly scheduled meetings. They are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at our City Hall (or by Zoom)
starting at 6:00 PM.

SOURCE PROTECTION: The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for Syracuse City Water System is
available for your review. It contains information about source protection zones, potential contamination sources
and management strategies to protect our drinking water. Our sources have been determined to have a low level of
susceptibility from potential contamination. We have also developed management strategies to further protect our
sources. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about our source protection plan.

CROSS CONNECTION: 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 can exist at your home, it will affect you and your
family first. If you would like to learn more about helping to protect the quality of our water, call us for further
information about ways to help.

ROUTINE MONITORING: Syracuse City 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, 2020. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably
expected to contain at least small amounts of some constituents. It is important to remember that the presence of
these constituents does not necessarily pose a health risk. As you can see by the table, our system had no
violations. We are 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.

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 have provided the following definitions:

Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a
water system must follow.
Date- Required sampling time frames are established by law on cycles (yearly, 3 years, 4 years and 6 years). Sampling dates
may seem outdated, but are indicated as the last date the current sampling was taken.
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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.
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.
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.
Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) - a group of man-made chemicals that have been manufactured and used in a variety of
industries around the globe, including in the United States since the 1940s.
Treatment Technique (TT) - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in
drinking water.
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/LowHigh
Unit
Measurement
MCLG MCL Date
Sampled
Likely Source of Contamination
Microbiological Contaminants
Total Coliform Bacteria N 1 N/A 0 5 2020 Naturally present in the
environment
Fecal coliform and E.coli N 0 N/A No goals If a routine sample
and repeat sample
are total coliform
positive, and one is
also fecal coliform or
E. coli positive
2020

Human and animal fecal waste
Turbidity for
Ground Water
N 0.17 NTU 0 5 2020 Soil runoff
Turbidity for Surface Water N 0.03-0.26 NTU 0 0.5 in at least 95% of
the samples and must
never exceed
5.0

2016,
2017,
2018
Soil Runoff (highest single
measurement & the lowest
monthly percentage of samples
meeting the turbidity limits)
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Inorganic Contaminants
Antimony N 0-0.8 ppb 6 6 2016,
2017,
2018
Discharge from petroleum
refineries; fire retardants;
ceramics; electronics; solder
Arsenic N 0-1 ppb 0 10 2016,
2017,
2018,
2020
Erosion of natural deposits;
runoff from orchards; runoff
from glass and electronics
production wastes
Barium N 0.091-0.3 ppm 2 2 2016,
2017,
2018,
2020
Discharge of drilling wastes;
discharge from metal refineries;
erosion of natural
deposits
Carbon, Total Organic
(TOC)
N 1-4.1 ppm 0 0 2020 Naturally present in the
environment
Copper
a. 90% results
b. # of sites that exceed
the AL
N a.0.783

b.2
ppm 1.3 AL=1.3 2019 Corrosion of household
plumbing systems; erosion of
natural deposits
Cyanide N 0-2 ppb 200 200 2016,
2017,
2018
Discharge from steel/metal
factories; discharge from plastic
and fertilizer factories
Fluoride N 0-0.2 ppm 4 4 2016,
2017,
2018
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. 2.9

b.0
ppb 0 AL=15 2019 Corrosion of household
plumbing systems, erosion of
natural deposits
Nitrate (as Nitrogen) N 0.161-
1.756
ppm 10 10 2016,
2020
Runoff from fertilizer use;
leaching from septic tanks,
sewage; erosion of natural
deposits
Selenium N 0.6-1.7 ppb 50 50 2016,
2017,
2018
Discharge from petroleum and
metal refineries; erosion of
natural deposits; discharge from
mines
Sodium N 16.628-
47.087
ppm 500 None 2016,
2017,
2018,
2020
Erosion of natural deposits;
discharge from refineries and
factories; runoff from landfills.
Sulfate N 13.904-
42.02
ppm 1000 1000 2016,
2017,
2018,
2020
Erosion of natural deposits;
discharge from refineries and
factories; runoff from landfills,
runoff from cropland
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.
TDS (Total Dissolved solids) N 228-386 ppm 2000 2000 2016,
2020
Erosion of natural deposits
Disinfection By-products
TTHM [Total
trihalomethanes]
N 11-30.4 ppb 0 80 2020 By-product of drinking water
disinfection
Haloacetic Acids N 8.2-20.1 ppb 0 60 2020 By-product of drinking water
disinfection
Radioactive Contaminants
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Alpha emitters N 0.32-2.6 pCi/1 0 15 2017,
2019
Erosion of natural deposits
Radium 228 N 0.43-1.7 pCi/1 0 5 2017,
2019
Erosion of natural deposits

PFAS Compound Abbreviation – WS004 Well 3 Replacement
PFAS Compound Abbreviation

Method Reporting
Limit (PPT)
PFAS Compound Abbreviation Method Reporting
Limit (PPT)
4:2 FTS 2 PFHpA 4
6:2 FTS 2 PFHpS 2
8:2 FTS 2 PFHxA 2
ADONA 2 PFHxS 2
F-53B Major 2 PFMBA 2
F-53B Minor 2 PFMPA 2
HFPO-DA 2 PFNA 2
NFDHA 2 PFOA 2
PFBA 2 PFOS 2
PFBS 2 PFPeA 2
PFDA 2 PFPeS 2
PFDoA 2 PFUnA 2
PFEESA 2 PFAS were not detected. The method reporting limits in parts per trillion (ppt) for
the PFAS compounds are listed in this table.

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. Syracuse City 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.

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.

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 [phone]).

We at Syracuse City 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.