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DRINKING WATER CONCERN RESOLVED
Cove Fort Water System
BOIL ORDER LIFTED
Cove Fort Water System was notified by our laboratory on September 16, 2025, that some of the repeat samples taken on September 15, 2025, within the distribution system came back E.
coli positive. We took the original routine sample on September 9, 2025, and it came back total coliform positive and E. coli absent. With some of the repeat samples from September 15,
2025, E. coli positive
The system was thoroughly inspected by onsite personnel as well as by State of Utah engineers. After the inspection took place, the system was disinfected and flushed. Additional water
samples were collected on Monday and Tuesday of this week with samples being clean and clear from both E. coli and total coliform.
Drew Corry 435-994-3736
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly. You can do this by posting this notice
in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
Flush household pipes/faucets first.
To flush your plumbing, run all your cold water faucets on full for at least 5 minutes each.
For a residence with multiple levels, start at the top of the house.
If your service connection is long or complex (like in an apartment building) consider flushing for a longer period. Your building superintendent or landlord should be able to advise
you on longer flushing times.
If the water is discolored, continue to run it from the tap until it is clear.
Ice and automatic ice makers:
Wash and sanitize ice trays.
For an icemaker, dump existing ice and flush the water feed lines by making and discarding at least three batches of ice cubes.
Wipe down the ice bin with a disinfectant.
Hot water heaters, water coolers, in line filters, and other appliances with a water connection or water tanks (such as kitchen appliances, humidifiers, swamp coolers):
Run enough water to completely replace at least one full volume of all lines and tanks.
Follow any other instructions from the appliance manufacturer.
Water softeners:
Run through a regeneration cycle.
Follow any other instructions from the appliance manufacturer.
Reverse Osmosis (RO) units: Replace pre-filters, check owner's manual.
Replace other water filters (fridge filters etc.), as they are disposable and may be contaminated. This applies especially to carbon filters and others that are near the end of their
life.
Other:
Clean and sanitize all pet bowls.
This notice is being sent to you by Cove Fort Water System Water System ID#: UT 14060
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