DDW-2025-002278

Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>
Re: 11043-WS004-SPP
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Deidre Beck <[e-mail]>Wed, May 15, 2024 at 9:14 AM
To: Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>
Cc: Mellissa Copfer <[e-mail]>, Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>, Jennifer Yee <[e-mail]>
Received; thank you. I have logged this DWSP plan into our queue for review. Source protection staff will reach out with any questions, upon review.
Jen, please remove the SP07 deficiency from system 11043 source WS004.
On Tue, May 14, 2024 at 1:11 PM Bryce Ross <[e-mail]> wrote:
Hey Deidre,

Please see the attached Source Protection Plan for “Old Meadows Ranchos Community and Water Company”. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to
contact me anytime.

I appreciate your time and effort.

Sincerely,
Bryce Ross | CAD Designer
Main 435.865.1453 | Cell 435.704.1438
[e-mail] | ensignutah.com
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Jennifer Yee <[e-mail]>Wed, May 15, 2024 at 10:12 AM
To: Deidre Beck <[e-mail]>
Cc: Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>, Mellissa Copfer <[e-mail]>, Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>
I have removed the deficiency from the water system's IPS report. Please continue to check the IPS report at waterlink.utah.gov to make sure everything is
correct.
Thanks,
Jen
Jennifer Yee
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Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>Thu, May 30, 2024 at 9:32 AM
To: Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>
Cc: Mellissa Copfer <[e-mail]>, Deidre Beck <[e-mail]>, "J. Paul Wright" <[e-mail]>
Hi Bryce,
I'm in the process of reviewing the DWSP plan for Old Meadows Water Co's (11043) source WS004. Before I can approve the delineation section and review
the rest of the plan, I need a few issues to be addressed:
1. I noticed that the transmissivity was calculated using a hydraulic conductivity value taken from a USGS study of the area. Rule R309-600-9(6)(a)(iv)
requires that for new sources the PWS shall obtain the hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer from a constant-rate aquifer test and provide the data as
described in R309-515-6(10)(b). Was there a pump test performed on this replacement well? The pump test data should be included and used to
calculate the delineation zones. Please correct this information by providing the results of the test and modeling the delineations based on the values
calculated.
2. Your plan uses the "projected pumping rate" value in your delineation modeling. Is this value the maximum pumping rate that the pump is designed for?
Rule R309-600-9(6)(a)(ii) states that the maximum pumping rate of the well must be used in the delineation calculations. Please correct the language
and, if needed, the value.
Please address these issues and resubmit the plan. If these changes alter the size of delineation zones, please update all succeeding sections of the plan.
Thanks
Noah Zorsky, PG
Environmental Scientist II | Division of Drinking Water | Source Protection
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On Wed, May 15, 2024 at 9:15 AM Deidre Beck <[e-mail]> wrote:
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J. Paul Wright <[e-mail]>Thu, May 30, 2024 at 9:58 AM
To: Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>
Cc: Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>, Mellissa Copfer <[e-mail]>, Deidre Beck <[e-mail]>
Noah,
I can help out a little here so that Bryce is using the correct information. The Constant Rate Pump test was run at 110 gpm, so that would be the absolute
maximum they could pump. I have attached the test data here.
Having said that, the pump was equipped with a 15 HP submersible pump that can pump 100 gpm (safe yield would be 74 gpm). So 100 gpm should be the
pump rate used for calculating the new delineations. This is the information included in the official Operating Permit that went out in February 2024.
Let me know if anybody needs further information.
Paul
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Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>Thu, May 30, 2024 at 9:59 AM
To: "J. Paul Wright" <[e-mail]>
Cc: Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>, Mellissa Copfer <[e-mail]>, Deidre Beck <[e-mail]>
Thank you, I appreciate it. I will start working on these revisions right away.
Sincerely,
Bryce Ross | CAD Designer
Main 435.865.1453 | Cell 435.704.1438
[e-mail] | ensignutah.com
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Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>Thu, Jan 30, 2025 at 11:17 AM
To: Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>
Cc: "J. Paul Wright" <[e-mail]>
Bryce,
I was able to review the revisions and remaining sections of the DWSP plan for the Old Meadows Well Repl-1 (11043 WS004) submitted on November 1, 2024.
You included what looks to be a land use agreement, but it appears to be from Kannaraville. I'm not sure why this was included. You should instead include a
copy of Iron County's source protection zoning ordinances since these can be used in lieu of land use agreements. You can just send me a copy of the
zoning ordinances with the source protection language and I will put it in your plan before filing. I can concur with the delineation report. Please send a copy of
the protection zones to Iron County for their records and CC me on the email to them.
Once I receive this information I can concur with the DWSP plan.
Noah Zorsky, PG
Environmental Scientist II | Division of Drinking Water | Source Protection
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Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>Mon, Feb 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
To: Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>
Thanks Noah, sorry for the confusion. I’ve attached the Iron County Source Protection ordinance to this email. If you need anything else from me, please let
me know.

I appreciate your time.
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Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>Mon, Feb 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM
To: Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>
Thanks! Now I just need to see that the County has been provided a map of the delineations and I can concur with this plan.
Noah Zorsky, PG
Environmental Scientist II | Division of Drinking Water | Source Protection
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Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
To: Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>
Thanks Noah, do you know the how this is generally handled? Do you recommend having a map of the delineations recorded with the subdivision?
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Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
To: Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>
Typically, a copy of the delineations are just emailed to the local health department. Usually to the Environmental Director or whomever oversees septic
permitting.
Noah Zorsky, PG
Environmental Scientist II | Division of Drinking Water | Source Protection
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Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
To: Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>
Hi Bryce, thanks for getting the delineation zones over to the LHD.
Unfortunately, while I was putting your protection zones into GIS, I noticed that the flow direction you used in your model seems to be 180 degrees off the actual
flow direction. Can you please double check this? I apologize that this wasn't caught in my original review.
Your plan says that groundwater flows north and west, however, the orientation of the zones you provided appears to show flow going towards the southeast. A
southeast flow is inconsistent with the zones of the original Old Meadows Well and the zones of other wells in the area. Below you can see the
inconsistent orientation of the zones for Old Meadows Well Repl-1.
Please double check if the zones need to be reoriented based on flow and update the succeeding sections in the plan as appropriate.
Noah Zorsky, PG
Environmental Scientist II | Division of Drinking Water | Source Protection
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drinkingwater.utah.gov
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[e-mail]
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Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
To: Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>
Sorry for the delay. I was out of the office for a week and had time sensitive agenda items upon returning.

I will address these comments rights away.

Sincerely,
Bryce Ross | CAD Designer
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From: Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 5:08 PM
To: Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: 11043-WS004-SPP

Hi Bryce, thanks for getting the delineation zones over to the LHD.

Unfortunately, while I was putting your protection zones into GIS, I noticed that the flow direction you used in your model seems to be 180 degrees off the actual
flow direction. Can you please double check this? I apologize that this wasn't caught in my original review.

Your plan says that groundwater flows north and west, however, the orientation of the zones you provided appears to show flow going towards the southeast. A
southeast flow is inconsistent with the zones of the original Old Meadows Well and the zones of other wells in the area. Below you can see the
inconsistent orientation of the zones for Old Meadows Well Repl-1.

Please double check if the zones need to be reoriented based on flow and update the succeeding sections in the plan as appropriate.

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Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>Wed, Mar 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
To: Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>
Hey Noah,

I revised the zones. Before updating the report, I wanted to make sure the attached looks correct to you.

Thank you for your time and effort thus far.
Sincerely,
Bryce Ross | CAD Designer
Main 435.865.1453 | Cell [e-mail] | ensignutah.com
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The content of this e-mail is confidential and proprietary privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy it.

From: Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 5:08 PM
To: Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: 11043-WS004-SPP

Hi Bryce, thanks for getting the delineation zones over to the LHD.

Unfortunately, while I was putting your protection zones into GIS, I noticed that the flow direction you used in your model seems to be 180 degrees off the actual
flow direction. Can you please double check this? I apologize that this wasn't caught in my original review.

Your plan says that groundwater flows north and west, however, the orientation of the zones you provided appears to show flow going towards the southeast. A
southeast flow is inconsistent with the zones of the original Old Meadows Well and the zones of other wells in the area. Below you can see the
inconsistent orientation of the zones for Old Meadows Well Repl-1.

Please double check if the zones need to be reoriented based on flow and update the succeeding sections in the plan as appropriate.

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Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>Wed, Mar 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
To: Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>
Thanks for confirming. It looks like your basemap is oriented so the top of the map is facing east. The screenshot below has the map reorientated with the top
as north. If this area has a NW groundwater flow, I'd expect the zones to be oriented similar to what I've drawn in red.
Noah Zorsky, PG
Environmental Scientist II | Division of Drinking Water | Source Protection
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drinkingwater.utah.gov
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Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>Wed, Mar 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
To: Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>
Got It, thanks Noah. I will make the changes right away.

Bryce Ross | CAD DesignerMain 435.865.1453 | Cell 435.704.1438
[e-mail] | ensignutah.com
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From: Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 11:22 AM
To: Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: 11043-WS004-SPP

Thanks for confirming. It looks like your basemap is oriented so the top of the map is facing east. The screenshot below has the map reorientated with the top
as north. If this area has a NW groundwater flow, I'd expect the zones to be oriented similar to what I've drawn in red.

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Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>Mon, Mar 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
To: Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>
Hey Noah,

I revised all the maps & placed the north arrow correctly. If you have any questions, please let me know.

I appreciate all your time and effort during my revision process.

Have a great evening.
Sincerely,

Bryce Ross | CAD DesignerMain 435.865.1453 | Cell 435.704.1438
[e-mail] | ensignutah.com
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The content of this e-mail is confidential and proprietary privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy it.

From: Noah Zorsky <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 11:22 AM
To: Bryce Ross <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: 11043-WS004-SPP

Thanks for confirming. It looks like your basemap is oriented so the top of the map is facing east. The screenshot below has the map reorientated with the top
as north. If this area has a NW groundwater flow, I'd expect the zones to be oriented similar to what I've drawn in red.

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11043-WS004-SPP..pdf
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