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he Directorate of Public Works and the Environmental Programs Division is pleased to
present to you the 2020 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for the English Village
(EV) Water System. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the water and the
services we deliver to you on a daily basis. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable
supply of drinking water (DW). 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. All the water sources for EV are groundwater which we get from three
wells, numbers 26, 27 and 30 outside of the EV residential area. But before we begin, let’s touch on
a few issues so you can help us protect our DW.

ource Protection Plan: The EPA and the State of Utah require us to develop and maintain a
Source Protection Plan for each water system on the installation. The Source Protection Plan for
Dugway – EV is on file at the Environmental Programs (EP) Office. It contains information about
source protection zones, potential contamination sources, and management strategies to protect our
DW. Our sources are located in remote, isolated areas and have very low potential for contamination.
We have also developed management strategies to further protect our sources from contamination
and have several trained personnel on source protection. Please contact the Water Quality (WQ) point
of contact (POC), Steve Sheffey, at 435-881-6617 or at [e-mail] if you have
questions about our source protection plans.

ross connections and the water distribution system: 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 connections can adversely affect not only the
availability but also the quality of your water. A cross connection may let polluted water or chemicals
mingle into the water supply system when not properly protected. This not only compromises the
water quality, but can also affect your health. Do not make or allow improper connections at your
home. For example, 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 residence, it will affect you and
your family first. If you desire more information about helping to protect the quality of our water,
call the WQ POC, Steve Sheffey, at 435-881-6617 for more information on preventing cross
connections at your residence.

e are pleased to report that our DW meets Federal and State requirements. We want you
to be informed about your DW. If you have any questions about this report or concerning
your water, contact Steve Sheffey at 435-881-6617 or at [e-mail]. There are no
regularly scheduled water quality meetings at Dugway; however, you are welcome to attend the
Dugway town hall meetings when scheduled for updates. If an EP representative is not in attendance,
submit your question to [e-mail] for review and feedback. Also, the Utah
Division of Drinking Water (DDW) holds several board meetings during the year. If you are interested
in attending a board meeting, go to https://deq.utah.gov/boards/utah-drinking-water-board-
meetings for the schedule.
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henega Facilities Management, as part of their base operations contract, routinely
monitors for constituents in our DW in accordance with Federal, State and Army rules
and regulations. The following table shows the results of the monitoring performed between
January 1 and December 31, 2020, or the most recent sampling data. All DW, including bottled
DW, 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.

n the upcoming table, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with.
To help you better understand these terms please refer to the following definitions:

or the “Level Detected” Column:

 Low – High. For water systems with multiple sources of water, the Utah DDW offers the option
of listing the test results of the constituents in one table. To accomplish this, the lowest and
highest values detected in the multiple sources are recorded in the same space in the report table.

 One part per million (ppm). One ppm corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny
in $10,000.

 One part per billion (ppb). One ppb corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny
in $10,000,000.

 One part per trillion (ppt). One ppt corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single
penny in $10,000,000,000.

 Millirems per Year (mrem/yr). The measure of radiation absorbed by the body. On average,
Americans receive a radiation dose of about 620 mrem/yr (source: www.nrc.gov).

 Picocuries per liter (pCi/L). Picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.

 Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU). Nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity
of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTUs is just noticeable to the average person.

or the Remaining Columns:

 Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG). The “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a
contaminant in DW below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for
a margin of safety.

 Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL). The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level
of a contaminant that is allowed in DW. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using
the best available treatment technology. NOTE: MCLs are set at very stringent levels. To
understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would
have to drink two (2) liters, or a little over a half a gallon, 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.

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 Action Level (AL). The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment
or other requirements which a water system must follow.

 Date. Because of required sampling time frames (i.e., yearly, 3 years, 4 years, 6 years, and 9 years),
sampling dates may seem outdated, but all sampling is performed in accordance with state and
federal requirements.

 Violation Y/N. If it has an “N” and a smiley face ☺, it means there is no violation for that
contaminant and the system is meeting the state and federal regulations.

Here Is What We Found In Your Water:

Contaminant Year Sampled Level
Detected MCLG MCL AL Unit
Measurement Violation
Y/N Likely Source of Contamination
Arsenic (after
treatment)
One sample
taken each
calendar quarter
in 2020
4.7 – 14.6 0 10 ppb N
☺
Erosion of natural deposits
Barium 2017 0.127 2 2 ppm N
☺
Erosion of natural deposits
Beta/Photon
Emitters
2019 6.4 0 None mrem/yr N
☺
Decay of natural and man-made deposits
Chlorine Monthly
Samples 2020
0.14 – 0.80 4 4 ppm N
☺
Water additive used to control microbes
in DW
Copper 10 samples
taken in 2019
0.005 - 0.213 1,000,000 1,000,000 ppm N
☺
Corrosion of household plumbing
systems; erosion of natural deposits
Cyanide, Total 2017 3 200 200 ppb N
☺
Fluoride 2017 0.6 4 4 ppm N
☺
Erosion of natural deposits
Gross Alpha
Emitters
2019 4.9 0 15 pCi/L N
☺
Erosion of natural deposits
Lead – See Special
Notes section below
10 samples
taken in 2019
0.0 - 3.6 0 15 ppb N
☺
Corrosion of household plumbing
systems; erosion of natural deposits
Nitrate (measured
as Nitrogen)
2020 0.734 10 10 ppm N
☺
Erosion of natural deposits
Radium 228 2019 1.0 0 5 pCi/L N
☺
Erosion of natural deposits
Selenium 2017 5 50 50 ppb N
☺
Erosion of natural deposits
Sodium 2017 116 500 None set
by EPA
ppm N
☺
Erosion of natural deposits
Sulfate 2017 41 None set
by EPA
1,000
(UT
Rule)
ppm N
☺
Erosion of natural deposits
TDS (Total
Dissolved solids)
2017 640 None set
by EPA
2,000
(UT
Rule)
ppm N
☺
Erosion of natural deposits
Turbidity for
Ground Water
2017 0.49 N/A 5 NTU N
☺
Soil runoff

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s you can see by the table, the DPG EV water system meets or exceeds all Federal, State,
and Army standards and requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing
that some constituents have been detected at extremely low levels. The EPA and the State of Utah
Division of Drinking Water have determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels.

ll sources of DW are subject to potential contamination by constituents that are naturally
occurring or are man-made. Those constituents can be microbes, organic or inorganic
chemicals, or radioactive materials. All DW, 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 EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-
4791 or on the EPA website at http://www.epa.gov.

Note on Arsenic and Arsenic Treatment at DPG - EV: While your DW meets EPA's
standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. EPA's standard balances the current
understanding of arsenic's possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from DW.
EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic which is a mineral known to
cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage
and circulatory problems. DPG built an arsenic treatment plant in EV and it went on-line in October
2006. The plant has been effectively removing most of the arsenic from your DW and keeping it
under the EPA standard of 10 ppb. Samples are administered on-site by trained and certified operators
every calendar quarter, as required by EPA and state regulations, and the samples tested at a state-
certified laboratory to ensure proper arsenic treatment.

pecial Notes on DW: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in DW than the
general population. Immune-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 DW from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines
on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by microbiological contaminants are available
from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at [phone] or on the EPA website.

f present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women
and young children. Lead in DW is primarily from materials and components associated with
service lines and home plumbing. 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 two 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 or inquire about past sample results. Information on lead in DW, testing
methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water
Hotline or specifically on the EPA website at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

efore we close out this CCR, let’s talk about one more contaminant, PFAS. PFAS, or Per
and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, are a group of man-made chemicals used in a multitude of
applications that encompasses several different chemicals. PFOA (Polyfluorooctanoic Acid) and
PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid) are the two primary substances of concern currently, however,
several states have regulated other PFAS compounds as well. Presently, Utah has not regulated any
PFAS substances. The primary source of PFAS contamination for the Department of Defense has
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come from Aqueous Fire Fighting Foam, or AFFF, applications and releases. Some of the concerns
of PFAS include the following:

 PFAS is highly persistent in the environment and bioaccumulates in the human body over a
lifetime (i.e. “forever chemicals”).
 PFOA/PFOS has been linked to reproductive and developmental disorders, liver and kidney
diseases and has had immunological effects on the human body.
 PFOA/PFOS have caused tumors in animal studies.
 Data suggests that PFAS increases cholesterol levels, has effects on infant birth weights, affects
immune systems, causes cancer, and thyroid hormone disruption.

But there is GOOD NEWS for Dugway! The EP Office, in coordination with Chenega water
operators and managers, and the Army Public Health Command has been sampling for PFAS
contaminants in our groundwater sources, as well as our treated water since 2017, and NO PFAS
HAS BEEN DETECTED IN ANY OF OUR SAMPLES! At present, PFAS is not a concern in
our drinking water at Dugway Proving Ground

ugway’s water operators, plumbers and compliance specialists work around the clock to
provide top quality water to every tap. We are very conscientious about keeping our drinking
water supply safe for consumption. We ask that all our residents help us protect our water sources,
which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.
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