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Quality on Tap Report Water Quality ReportAnnual Drinking Water Quality ReportThe Water We DrinkPortage Town Water System 2024We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Drinking
Water Quality Report. This report isdesigned 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. Wewant you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment processand protect our water resources. We are committed
to ensuring the quality of your water. Ourwater sources have been determined to be from groundwater sources. Our water sources areSpring Canyon, Upper Spring, and the Town Well.The Drinking
Water Source Protection Plan for Portage Town Water System is available for yourreview. It contains information about source protection zones, potential contamination sourcesand management
strategies to protect our drinking water. Our sources are located in remote andprotected areas and have a low level of susceptibility to potential contamination sources. Wehave 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 properlyinstalled and maintained, the concerns are very minimal. However, unapproved, and improperpiping changes or
connections can adversely affect not only the availability, but also the qualityof the water. A cross connection may let polluted water or even chemicals mingle into the watersupply
system when not properly protected. This not only compromises the water quality butcan also affect your health. So, what can you do? Do not make or allow improper connectionsat your
homes. Even that unprotected garden hose lying in the puddle next to the driveway is across connection. The unprotected lawn sprinkler system after you have fertilized or sprayed isalso,
a cross connection. When the cross connection is allowed to exist at your home, it willaffect you and your family first. If you’d like to learn more about helping to protect the qualityof
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 contact Katherine Munns – 435-230-5852. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. Ifyou want to learn more, please
attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held onthe second Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.Portage Town Water System routinely monitors for constituents
in our drinking water inaccordance with the Federal and Utah State laws. The following table shows the results of ourmonitoring for the period of January 1 st to December 31 st , 2024.
All drinking water, includingbottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of someconstituents. It’s important to remember that the presence of
these constituents does notnecessarily pose a health risk.In the following table you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiarwith. 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 ofDrinking Water has given water systems the option of listing the test results of the constituents inone table, instead of multiple tables.
To accomplish this, the lowest and highest values detectedin 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 oneminute 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
oneminute 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 correspondsto one minute in 2,000,000
years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.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 ofwater. 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 orother requirements which a water system must follow.Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level ofa contaminant
that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasibleusing the best available treatment technology.Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The “Goal”(MCLG)
is the level of acontaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.Date- Because of required sampling time frames
i.e. yearly, 3 years, 4 years and 6 years,sampling dates may seem outdated.I'm pleased to report that our drinking water meets federal and state requirements.This report shows our water
quality and what it means to you, our customer. 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. 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 fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers 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 requirements 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 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 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.
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
2
N/A
0
5
2023
Naturally present in the environment
Fecal coliform and E.coli
Y
N/A
0
none
2024
Human and animal fecal waste
Turbidity
for Ground Water
N
NTU
N/A
5
2023
Soil runoff
Turbidity for Surface Water
N
0.24
NTU
N/A
0.3
2023
Soil Runoff
Inorganic Contaminants
Arsenic
N
0.0016
ppb
0
0.01
2024
Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
Barium
N
0.058
ppm
2
2
2024
Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits
Copper
90% results
# of sites that exceed the AL
N
a. 0.22
b. 0
ppm
1.3
AL=1.3
2023

Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems
Cyanide
N
ND
ppb
200
200
2023
Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories
Fluoride
N
ND
ppm
4
4
2024
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. 2.6
b.15
ppb
0
AL=15
2019
Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural depositsNitrate (as Nitrogen)
N
1.69
ppm
10
10
2024
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
Selenium
N
0.0020
ppb
50
0.05
2024
Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines
Sodium
N
40.2
ppm
500
None set by EPA
2024
Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills.
Sulfate
N
29.3
ppm
1000
250
2024
Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills, runoff from cropland
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) th

Radioactive Contaminants
Alpha emitters
N
12.6
pCi/1
0
15
2023
Erosion of natural deposits
Radium 228
N
0.9
pCi/1
0
5
2023
Erosion of natural deposits
e water shall not be available for human consumption from commercial establishments. In no case shall water having a level above 1000 ppm be used.While your drinking water 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 drinking water. 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.
Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate
levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant, you should ask advice from your health care provider.
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]). If present, elevated
levels of 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. Portage Town Water System is responsible for providing high quality drinking waterbut cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components.
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 2 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. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize
exposure is available from the safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general
population. Immunocompromised 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 from their health care providers about drinking water. 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]).Fecal coliform/E.ColiWater
samples taken in June, 2024 confirmed the presence of fecal coliforms or Escherichia coli.  The presence of fecal coliforms and E. coli in drinking water is serious because it is associated
with sewage or animal waste and can cause disease. The presence of this bacteria in our system was a result of (reason for fecal contamination).  Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term
effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, and people with severely compromised immune
systems. When the June samples confirmed the presence of fecal coliforms and E. coli we raised the chlorine levels to kill the bacteria. Subsequent monthly sampling has confirmed the
absence of fecal coliforms and E. coli in the water system.Missed Coliform SamplesWe constantly monitor various constituents in the water supply to meet all regulatory requirements.
In June 2024 we failed to take all the required additional coliform bacteria tests at the source. Sampling at the source testing is used to ensure that the public is provided with safe
drinking water after a routine sample test positive for total coliforms. For this reason, we were required to take repeat samples. This violation does not necessarily pose a health risk.
We have reviewed why we failed to take our repeat coliform bacteria samples and have taken steps to ensure that it will not happen again.We at Portage Town Water Systemwork 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. Portage Town Water System25880 N. 9000 W.Portage, Utah 84331
Brandi Smith
CCR Compliance
Division of Drinking Water
P.O. Box 144830
Salt Lake City, Utah84114-4830
Dear Ms. Smith:
Subject: Consumer Confidence Report forPortageTown Water System # 02012.
Enclosed is a copy of Portage Town Water System Consumer Confidence Report. It contains the water quality information for our water system for the calendar year 2023 or the most recent
sample data.
We have delivered this report to our customers by posting it on all public notice boards and on town website and mail to those that request it.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 435-230-5852
Sincerely,
Katherine Munns