DDW-2025-004689

A8 Gunnison Valley Gazette Thursday, May 8, 2025
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 1 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
If 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
Inorganic Contaminants
Copper a. 90% results b. # of sites that exceed the AL
N a. 0.08 b. 0 ppm 1.3 AL=1.3 2023 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits
Lead a. 90% results b. # of sites that exceed the AL
N a. 1.3 b. 0 ppb 0 AL=15 2023 Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits
Nitrate (as Nitrogen) N 1.04 ppm 10 10 2024
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
Radioactive Contaminants
Alpha emitters N 5 pCi/1 0 15 2023 Erosion of natural deposits
Radium 228 N 0.8 pCi/1 0 5 2023 Erosion of natural deposits
The Axtell Community Service Distribution is pleased to present to you, our customer, with the most current 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. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact
Travis Blackburn at 435-896-7968. 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 meeting. Next meeting will be held on May 21, 2025 8:00PM at the Town shed.
The Axtell Community Service Distribution provides its consumers with ground water. Our water sources is one spring which is listed as Michaelson Spring.
Corrosion of pipes, plumbing fi ttings and fi xtures may cause metals, including lead and copper, to enter
drinking water. To assess corrosion of lead and copper, Axtell Community Service Distribution conducts tap sampling for lead and copper at selected sites every three years. Axtell Community Service Distribution has completed an initial lead service line inventory. This inventory includes information on the service line material that connects water mains to buildings/houses. These inventory reports are publicly available and can be accessed by contacting Sharon Mecham at 435-896-7968.
Total Coliform Positive Results Water samples taken in June 2024 confi rmed the presence of total coliform bacteria. Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present. Total coliforms are common in the environment and are generally not harmful themselves. The presence of these bacteria can indicate that the water may have been contaminated with organisms that can cause disease. Some symptoms may include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and possible jaundice, headaches and fatigue.
When the monthly samples confi rmed the presence of total coliform bacteria, we took steps to identify and correct
the problem. Subsequent monthly sampling has confi rmed the absence of total coliforms in the water system.
The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for Axtell Community Service Distribution 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 sources. 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 con-nections can adversely aff ect 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 aff ect 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 aff ect you and your family fi rst. 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.
Axtell Community Service Distribution routinely monitors contaminants in our drinking water in accordance
with the Federal and Utah State laws. The following table shows the results of our monitoring for 2024. It is important to remember that all water sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring contaminants. At low levels, these substances are generally not harmful in our drinking water. Removing all contaminants would be extremely expensive, and in most cases, would not provide increased protection of public health.
In the following table you will fi nd many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help
you better understand these terms we've provided the following defi nitions:
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 fi bers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fi bers 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 require-
ments 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 refl ect the benefi ts 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 outdated.
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.
Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least a small amount of some contaminates. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminates and the potential health eff ects can be obtained by calling the Environmental protection Agency’s (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800-426-4791). The sources of
drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, reservoirs, springs and wells. As
water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity: microbial contaminates, such as viruses and bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff , industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; pesticides and herbicides, which may come
from a variety of sources such as agricultural, urban stormwater runoff , and residential uses; organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff , and septic systems; and radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection
for public health.
If present, lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Axtell Community Service Distribution has conducted fi ve lead samples during 2023. Sampling results can be obtained by calling Sharon Mecham at 435-896-7968.
Axtell Community Service Distribution is responsible for providing high quality drinking
water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. Lead in drinking water is primarily from material and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. 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. If your
water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure
by fl ushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. You can also use a fi lter certifi ed by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifi er to reduce lead in drinking water. 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 identifi ed and removed, replaced or reduced. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Please contact
Travis Blackburn at 435-896-7968 from Axtell Community Service Distribution. Information
on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the gen-eral population. Immunocompromised people such as people with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, people 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 cryp-tosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline [phone]).
We at Axtell Community Service Distribution work 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.
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Published in the Gunnison Gazette May 8, 2025
nine strikeouts of his own, and
the pitching battle was on full
display between two of the
state’s best.
Gunnison Valley had the
early lead with a run at the top
of the third inning to make it
1-0 before Enterprise tied it up
in the bottom of the fi ft h.
Th e Bulldogs took control
again with two runs at the top
of the sixth inning, looking
poised to upset the Wolves,
but Enterprise saved its best
for last, answering with a three-
run counter-offensive at the
bottom of the inning to take
the Wolves fi rst and only lead
of the game, 4-3.
Two hits, one of them a
double, and an RBI from Pick-
ett led the Bulldogs at the plate
as they combined for fi ve total
hits.
Sustaining the playoff loss,
Gunnison Valley dropped into
the one-loss bracket of the
tournament. Th e 2A classifi ca-
tion is the only classifi cation in
Utah that still operates the du-
al-bracket format (3A-6A have
all switched to a super-regional
format). Gunnison Valley’s
hopes for a state championship
will now involve an extra game
to get through the bracket and
into the fi nal. Should the Bull-
dogs make it to the champi-
onship game, they would need
to beat the winners bracket
champion twice to claim the
title.
“Advancing through the
playoffs is challenging, and
the one-loss bracket adds extra
pressure,” Avery said, “but with
our pitching staff locked in,
we’re confi dent in our ability
to win baseball games.”
Th e Bulldogs will have to
win twice more to get out of
Round 2, starting last Tuesday
at home against No. 13 Millard.
Should they win, they’ll take
on the winner between No. 7
Milford and No. 8 Monticello
on Th ursday in the hopes of
advancing to the quarterfi nals
at Brigham Young University
on Friday.
(Continued from A3)
Baseball
p.m. at Gunnison City Hall.
Tඝඍඛඌඉඡ, Mඉඡ 13
Gunnison Valley High School music concert—Th e Gunnison Valley High School Music
Department will put on a concert beginning at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
Wඍඌඖඍඛඌඉඡ, Mඉඡ 14
Mayfi eld Town Council meeting——Th e Mayfi eld Town Council will hold its regu-
lar meeting at the Mayfi eld Town Hall beginning at 7 p.m. Meetings are held the second
Wednesday of each month and are open to the public.

Tඐඝකඛඌඉඡ, Mඉඡ 15
Gunnison Valley Middle School music concert—Th e Gunnison Valley Middle School
Music Department will put on a concert beginning at 6 p.m. in the middle school audito-
rium.
Fකඑඌඉඡ, Mඉඡ 16
Gunnison Valley Elementary School May Day Program—Th e Gunnison Valley Ele-
mentary School's annual May Day Program will begin at 8 a.m. at the high school football
fi eld.
Fකඑඌඉඡ-Sඉගඝකඌඉඡ, Mඉඡ 16-17
AFA-sanctioned soft ball tourney in Manti—A soft ball tournament sanctioned by the
American Fastpitch Association (AFA) will be held at the Manti Soft ball Complex. Th ere is
a $300 entry fee, with a $100 deposit toward the fee, due by this Saturday, May 12. Contact
Jessica Jensen 238-0787; [e-mail]) or Joe Markakis [phone]; jesusalou@
yahoo.com) for more information.
Sඉගඝකඌඉඡ, Mඉඡ 17
Taste of Central Utah Food Festival—Th e fi rst-ever Taste of Central Utah Food Festival
will be held from 8 p.m. at the Juab County Fairgrounds (400 W Center St, Nephi). Th e
event is free to participate as either a vendor or a spectator. Registration for vendors or folks
entering dishes is due by this Saturday, May 10.
(Continued from A1)
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