DDW-2025-009312

State of Utah
SPENCER J. COX
Governor
DEIDRE HENDERSON
Lieutenant Governor

Department of
Environmental Quality
Tim Davis
Executive Director
DIVISION OF DRINKING WATER
Nathan Lunstad
Director
October 2, 2025

Richville
Richard Wiscombie
PO Box 622
Morgan, UT 84050
Dear Mr. Wiscombe,
Subject: RTCR Level 2 Assessment Richville UTAH15012
I would like to thank you for meeting with me on July 16, 2025 for the Level 2
Assessment (L2) of your water system. Your willingness to accommodate this request is
greatly appreciated.
Observations:
This L2 Assessment was triggered by TC+ EC- positive routine & repeat distribution system
samples in October 2024 and May 2025.
Richville is a small community water system located in Morgan County, Utah. The water system
seems to be operated very well and the facilities are generally in good condition.
During our inspection, it was noted that there had been a leak on the Otis Rose tank which had
been repaired prior to our visit. There was also an event in October 2024 wherein the tank was
nearly emptied.
195 North 1950 West • Salt Lake City, UT
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 144830 • Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4830
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Richard Wiscombe
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October 2, 2025

Conclusions:
1. The most likely cause of the positive Total Coliform samples is the previously repaired
leak on the Otis Rose tank. The low pressure even in October of 2024 is possibly also a
contributing factor.
Recommendations:
1. Since the leak has already been repaired, we would recommend regular inspection of the
tank and other facilities to more quickly identify any deficiencies before they cause
contamination issues.
For engineering questions and review, contact Michael Newberry at [phone],
[e-mail].
Feel free to contact me at 801-419-6785 or [e-mail], with questions or if we can be of
further assistance.

Sincerely,

Ryan Dearing
Field Services Manager
Utah Division of Drinking Water
cc: Scott Braeden, Weber Morgan Health Department, [e-mail]
Ryan Klinge, Weber Morgan Health Departmnet, [e-mail]
Cameron Draney, Division of Drinking Water, [e-mail]
Hunter Payne, Division of Drinking Water, [e-mail]
Brian Pattee, Division of Drinking Water, [e-mail]
Sitara Federico, Division of Drinking Water, [e-mail]