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Escalante Valley Housing Water System2024Annual Drinking Water Quality ReportWe’revery pleased to provide you with this year's Annual Water Quality Report. We want to keep you informed
about the excellent water and services we have delivered to you over the past year. Our goal is and always has been, to provideyou with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.
Our water source isWell #2 Escalante Valley; Beryl Junction.Water Source Protection InformationThe Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for Escalante Valley 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. Potential contamination
sources common in our protection areas are septic tanks. Our source has a low susceptibility to potential contamination. 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.Cross Connection Customer AwarenessThere 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. 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 contactPat Tucker- [phone], 315 E. Highway 56. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want
to learn more, please contact the Housing Office during regular business hours.Escalante Valley Water Systemroutinely 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, 2024.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. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if
exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - (mandatory language) 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) - (mandatory language) 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 of date.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
ND
N/A
0
Presence of coliform bacteria in 5% of monthly samples
2024
Naturally present in the environment
Fecal coliform and E.coli
N
ND
N/A
0
a routine sample and repeat sample are total coliform positive, and one is also fecal coliform or E. coli positive
2024

Human and animal fecal waste
Radioactive Contaminants
Alpha emitters
N
6.2
pCi/1
0
15
2022
Erosion of natural deposits
Radium 228
N
0.3
pCi/l
0
5
2022
Erosion of natural deposits
Inorganic Contaminants
Arsenic
N
2.1
ppb
0
10
2022
Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
Barium
N
0.0.24
ppm
2
2
2022
Discharge from drilling wastes, metal refineries, and erosion of natural deposits.
Copper
90% results
# of sites that exceed the AL
N
a. ND
b. 0
ppb
1300
AL=1300
2022
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits
Fluoride
N
0.186
ppm
4
4
2022
Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Lead
90% results
# of sites that exceed the AL
N
a. ND
b. 0

ppb
0
AL=15
2022
Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits
Nitrate (as Nitrogen)
N
1.73
ppm
10
10
2024
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
Selenium
N
1.4
ppb
50
50
2022
Discharge from mines, petroleum and metal refineries. Erosion of natural deposits.
Sulfate
N
24.4
ppm
1000
1000
2022
Erosion from landfills, runoff from cropland
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids
N
424
ppm
1000**
1000**
2022
Erosion of natural deposits
*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.
**If TDS is greater than 1000 ppm the supplier shall demonstrate to the Utah Drinking Water Board that no better water is available. The Board shall not allow the use of an inferior
source of water if a better source is available.
Radioactive 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.
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.
Cadmium. Some people who drink water containing cadmium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience kidney damage.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.
Cyanide. Some people who drink water containing cyanide well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience nerve damage or problems with their thyroid.
Fluoride. Some people who drink water containing fluoride in excess of the MCL over many years could get bone disease, including pain and tenderness of the bones. Children may get mottled
teeth.
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.
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.
Selenium. Selenium is an essential nutrient. However, some people who drink water containing selenium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience hair or fingernail losses,
numbness in fingers or toes, or problems with their circulation.

Sulfate. High levels of sulfates in drinking water may cause some people to have stomach problems.
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.
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]). All sources of drinking
water 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 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.MCL’s 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.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. 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 microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline [phone]).
We at Escalante Valley Water System, work to provide top quality water to every tap. If you have questions you may call our office at (435-439-5584). 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.
March 7, 2025
Brandi Smith
CCR Compliance
Division of Drinking Water
P.O. Box 144830
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4830
Dear Mr. Smith:
Subject: Consumer Confidence Report for Escalante Valley Water System- #11012
Enclosed is a copy of Escalante Valley Water System’s Consumer Confidence Report. It contains the water quality information for our water system for the calendar year 2024, or the most
recent sample data.
We have delivered this report to our customers by:
Attaching it to the monthly statement and posting a copy for customer review in the housing office.
Sincerely,
Rock Tucker
Escalante Valley Housing Authority
315 East Hwy 56 Beryl, UT. 84714