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Woods Cross City
Consumer Confidenceand Water Quality Annual Report 2024
Definition of Abbreviations
MCL Maximum Contaminant Level
MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goal
MFL Million fiber per liter (measures asbestos)
NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units (cloudiness)
Cfu Colony forming units (bacterial cell colonies)
pci/L Picocuries per liter (radioactive units)
ppm Parts per million (mg/l 1, penny in $10,000)
ppb Parts per billion (ug/l, 1 penny in $10 million)
ppt Parts per trillion (1 penny in $10 trillion)
ppq Parts per quadrillion (1 penny in $10 trillion)
TT Treatment technique, method
UR Unregulated, no EPA standard set
ND Non-detected (less than the method can see)
SW State waiver (never used or detected)
NR Non reportable
NE Not established
Mayor
Ryan Westergard
Council Members
Julie Checketts
Wallace Larrabee
Gary Sharp
Eric Jones
Jim Grover
We are pleased to present Woods Cross City’s 2024 Annual
Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to
inform you about the quality of the City’s Drinking Water
and services we deliver to you everyday. We are committed
to continually making improvements to our water system to
ensure that the quality of your water is safe, dependable and
properly protected.
Woods Cross City obtains its water from City owned
underground water wells along with a small amount of
water purchased from a Weber Basin Conservancy District
underground water well. Weber Basin’s water Quality report
can be obtained at www.weberbasin.com.
Woods Cross City routinely monitors for contaminants in
our drinking water in accordance with the Federal and State
Drinking Water Rules. The following table shows the results
of our monitoring for the calendar year of 2024 beginning
January 1 through December 31, 2024.
All drinking water, including bottled water, may
reasonably be expected to contain at least small
amounts of contaminants. It is important to remember
that the presence of these contaminants does not necessarily
pose a health risk. 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 Environmental Protection Agency’sSafe Drinking Water
Hotline [phone].
Health Concerns and Definitions
Woods Cross City
2024 Water Quality Report
Most Recent Test Results
This chart lists the most recent test results for the
facilities listed and indicates the most likely source
of contamination. The data is a range for all wells
and springs with the lowest and highest levels.
Maximum Contamination Level (MCL) is the highest
level of contaminant that is allowed in drinking
water. Using the best available technology, MCL’s
are set as close to the goal as feasible. Maximum
Contaminant Levels Goal (MCLG) is the level of a
contaminant in drinking water below which there is
no known or expected health risk. MCGL’s allow for
a margin of safety.
In addition to the parameters listed in this report,
Woods Cross City monitors for many unregulated
contaminants. The results are available by request
by contacting the Public Works Department.
Is there a federal EPA regulation for PFAS in
drinking water?
There is currently no federal drinking water standard
for any PFAS compound. In May 2016, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established a
lifetime drinking water health advisory (HA) level at
70 parts per trillion (ppt) for individual or combined
concentrations of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and
perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). Both
chemicals are types of PFAS. In California, there
is not a PFAS drinking water regulation.
Woods Cross City’s policy is to monitor drinking
water for PFAS at all City owned and operated
water systems at a minimum of every three years.
The Woods Cross policy is that if water sampling
results confirm that drinking water contains
PFOA and PFOS at individual or combined
concentrations greater than the 2016 EPA HA
level of 70 ppt, water systems would 1) take
immediate action to reduce exposure to PFOS or
PFOA, to include providing alternative drinking
water; and 2)undertake additional sampling to
assess the level, scope, and localized source of
contamination.
What about the EPA’s 2022 interim Health
Advisories or proposed regulations?
EPA issued interim Health Advisories for
PFOS and PFOA in 2022. However these newer
levels are below quantifiable limits (i.e., below
CY2024 Consumer Confidence Report
(CCR) Language Regarding PFAS
What are per- and polyfluoroalkyl
substances and where do they come from?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of
thousands of man-made chemicals. PFAS have been used in a
variety of industrial and consumer products around the globe,
including in the U.S., for decades. Due to their widespread
use and environmental persistence, most people in the
United States have been exposed to certain PFAS. PFAS have
been used to make coatings and products that are used as oil
and water repellents for carpets, clothing, paper packaging
for food, and cookware. They are also contained in some
foams (aqueous film-forming foam or AFFF) used for fighting
petroleum fires.
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responsible for providing high quality drinking
water and removing lead pipes, but cannot
control the variety of materials used in plumbing
components in your home.
You share the responsibility for protecting
yourself and your family from the lead in your
home plumbing.
You can take responsibility by identifying and
removing lead materials within your home
plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family’s
risk. Before drinking tap water, flush your pipes
for several minutes by running your tap, taking a
shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. You
can also use a filter certified by an American
National Standards Institute accredited
certifier to reduce lead in drinking
water.
If you are concerned
about lead in your
water and wish to
have your water
detection levels). The City looks forward to the clarity that
a nationwide regulatory standard for PFOS and PFOA in
drinking water will provide. In anticipation of this EPA
drinking water regulation and to account for emerging
science that shows potential health effects of PFOS and
PFOA at levels lower than 70 ppt, the City is evaluating
its efforts to address PFAS in drinking water, and what
actions we can take to be prepared to incorporate this
standard, such as reviewing our current data and collecting
additional sampling where necessary. Woods Cross City
remains committed to communicating and engaging with
our communities throughout this process.
Has Woods Cross City tested its water for PFAS?
Yes. In 2020, 2023 and 2024, samples were collected from
the city water sources. The samples were analyzed by a
national accredited facility using the following EPA testing
processes for PFAS and PFOS. EPA methods 533,537.1
UCMR5, and 200.7 UCMR5.
Below MRL
We are pleased to report that drinking water testing results
were below the Method Reporting Limit (MRL) for all
29a PFAS compounds covered by the sampling method,
including PFOA and PFOS. This means that PFAS were not
detected in your water system. In accordance with City
policy, the water system will be resampled every three
years for your continued protection.
Lead
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. Woods Cross City is
tested, contact Woods Cross City at 801-292-4421 or
[e-mail]. Information on
lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take
to minimize exposure is available at
epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Does Woods Cross Have Any Lead Pipes?
Woods Cross City has completed an initial lead service
line inventory. This inventory includes information on the
service line material that connects water mains to buildings/
houses. This inventory can be accessed at woodscross.gov/
waterqualityreport.
Lead and Copper Samples
Thirty lead samples were collected during 2022. Sampling
results can be obtained by calling 801-292-4421 or emailing
[e-mail].
Woods Cross City found zero lead service lines and zero galvanized
lines that require replacement. Woods Cross City also has 25
unknown service lines that need to be determined.
Cross Connections
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 allow polluted water or even chemicals to
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. 801-292-4421
Water users commonly
use garden hoses for
a variety of purposes,
including:
•Watering lawns,
flower beds and
gardens.
•Washing cars and
other items.
•Filling pools and hot tubs.
•Washing workshops, garages, food prep areas, etc.
•Applying liquid fertilizers and pesticides.
Any of these may involve attaching a chemical reservoir
to the end of the hose. If at all possible avoid this practice!
In each of these cases, there is the
potential to contaminate the
water supply.
Don’t Flush Your Money Down the Drain!
Challenge: If your toilet is from 1992 or earlier, you probably
have an inefficient model that uses at least 3.5 gallons per flush.
Solution: New and improved WaterSense labeled models use
less than 1.28 gallons per flush-that is at least 60 percent less
than their older, less efficient counterparts. Compared to a 3.5
gallons per flush toilet, a WaterSense toilet could save a family
of four more than $90 annually on their water bill, and over
$2,000 over the lifetime of the toilet.
Fix That Leak
Challenge: Leaky faucets that drip at the rate
of one drip per second can
waste more than 3,000
gallons of water each
year.
Solution: If you’re
unsure whether you
have a leak, read your
water meter usage from
the new Eye on Water link
and compare it over a couple
of days.
Challenge: A leaky toilet can waste about
200 gallons of water every day.
Solution: To tell if your toilet has a leak, place a
drop of food coloring in the tank; if the color shows
in the bowl without flushing, you have a leak.
Hose Bib (Hose Attached)
Vacuum Breakers (HAVB)
Hose Bib Vacuum Breakers are simple, low-cost devices that
should be used to help prevent backflow of water when engaging
in the use of water hoses. They are easy to install and available at
many plumbing supply stores.
Source Protection
The Drinking Water Source
Protection Plan for Woods Cross
City’s 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.
Water Conservation
Water Department Employees 3
Woods Cross water service area population 11,500
Total gallons used 365,030,000
Total acre feet 1120
Number of water sources
Deep wells 3
Weber Basin Culinary Connections 1
Average hardness of water supply 23 grains/gallon
Water service connections 3,514
Total miles of waterlines 55.5
Total fire hydrants 608
Water storage capacity (Gallons)7,000,000
Woods Cross City has a smart meter reading
system that includes an online portal for
residents to monitor their water usage.
This feature allows for residents to watch
their daily water usage and sign up for
notifications if there is a water leak detected. Eye On Water
allows for opportunities to save water and save on water
overage costs caused by leaks and excess water use.
You can set up an account online at eyeonwater.com or
download the app on your mobile device from the Apple App
Store or Google Play Store. Just search for “Eye On Water.”
Have your most recent water bill ready with your account ID
and follow the set up instructions. Remember not to use periods
between the account numbers on your ID. Once you have verified
your email, you are all set up!
Any questions?
Please call City Hall
at 801-292-4421 for
assistance.
Eye on Water
Woods Cross City
Water At a Glance