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My Consumer Confidence ReportAnnual Drinking Water Quality Report2020Woodenshoe Water CompanyWe're 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 source has been determined to be from groundwatersources. Our water source is a well identified as the Woodenshoe Water Well, Number 1; Water System #22058, Source No. WS002.The
Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for Woodenshoe Water Company 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 from sources such as gravel
roads, agricultural activities including barns, and sheds, residential septic systems or residential properties.We have also developed management strategies to further protect our sources
from contamination. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about our source protection plan.
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'm pleased to report that our drinking water meets federal and state requirements.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 Bruce Alder, current President
of Woodenshoe Water Company at 801-232-7158 or [e-mail]. 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 annually in September of each year at the Peoa Park and announced by separate mailed notice.Woodenshoe Water Companyroutinely
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's important to
remember that the presence of these constituents does not necessarily pose a health risk. 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) -
A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.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. 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.
TEST 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
N/A
0
Presence of coliform bacteria in 5% of monthly samples
2020
Naturally present in the environment
Turbidity

for Ground Water
N
0.15
NTU
N/A
5
2019
Soil runoff
Inorganic Contaminants
Arsenic
N
ppb
0
10
2019
Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
W
MFL
7
7
2016
Decay of asbestos cement water mains; erosion of natural deposits
Barium
N
0.033
ppm
2
2
2019
Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits
Copper
90% results
# of sites that exceed the AL
N
67
0
ppm
1300
AL=1300
2020
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits
Lead
90% results# of sites that exceed the AL
N
ND-0.3
0.0
ppb
0
AL=15
2020
Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits
Nitrate
N
1.44
ppm
10
10
2020
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
Sodium

N
9.767
ppm
500
none
2019
Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills.
Sulfate
N
15.376
ppm
1000
1000
2019
Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills, runoff from cropland
TDS (Total Dissolved solids)
N
272
ppm
2000
2000
2016
Erosion of natural deposits
Radioactive Contaminants
Alpha emitters
N
0.04 – 1.1
pCi/1
0
15
2020
Erosion of natural deposits
Radium 228
N
0.13 – 0.77
pCi/1
0
5
2020
Erosion of natural deposits
Microbiological Contaminants:
Total Coliform. Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms
were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
Fecal coliform/E.Coli. Fecal coliforms and E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can
cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, and people with severely compromised
immune systems.
Turbidity. 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.
Radioactive Contaminants:
Alpha emitters. 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.
Beta emitters. Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as beta radiation. Some people who drink water containing beta emitters in excess of the MCL over
many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Combined Radium 226/228. Some people who drink water containing radium 226 or 228 in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Inorganic Contaminants:
.
Arsenic. Some people who drink water containing arsenic in excess of the MCL over many years could experience skin damage or problems with their circulatory system, and may have an increased
risk of getting cancer.
Barium. Some people who drink water containing barium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience an increase in their blood pressure.
Copper. Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal

distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson's disease should consult
their personal doctor.
Lead. Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits
in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.
Nitrate. Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness
of breath and blue-baby syndrome.
Nitrite. Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness
of breath and blue-baby syndrome.
Sodium. Sodium is an essential nutrient. However, some people who drink water containing sodium in excess of the MCL may experience health promlems.
Sulfate. High levels of sulfates in the drinking water may cause some people to have stomach problems.
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids). TDS is an aesthetic water quality problem, however high levels may cause some people to experience health problems.
Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other
homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested
and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is 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. Woodenshoe Water Company 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.Total Coliform: The Total Coliform Rule requires water systems to meet a stricter limit for coliform
bacteria. Coliform bacteria are usually harmless, but their presence in water can be an indication of disease-causing bacteria. When coliform bacteria are found, special follow-up tests
are done to determine if harmful bacteria are present in the water supply. If this limit is exceeded, the water supplier must notify the public by newspaper, television or radio. To
comply with the stricter regulation, we have increased the average amount of chlorine in the distribution system.Nitrates: As a precaution we always notify physicians and health care
providers in this area if there is ever a higher than normal level of nitrates in the water supply. Lead: Lead in drinking water is rarely the sole cause of lead poisoning, but it can
add to a person's total lead exposure. All potential sources of lead in the household should be identified and removed, replaced or reduced.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 Woodenshoe Water Companywork 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.