Cross Connection Control Program & Backflow Prevention Rule Updates
The Division has proposed rule changes to the Backflow Certification and Cross Connection Control programs that would take effect January 1, 2019.
Improvement Priority System (IPS)
The Division of Drinking Water (DDW) is working on revising the R309-400 rule (the Improvement Priority System or IPS rule) with an anticipated implementation date starting January 1, 2020. Public comment is welcome.
Operator Certification: Utah Division of Drinking Water
New online processSome of the processes listed on these pages might be outdated. Learn about the new online process for exam registration, renewals, CEUs, and more. Paper applications will no longer be accepted.NEW: CertLink detailsUtah drinking water operator certification information, forms, tools, and more. Public Water Systems may be required to have a certified Direct Responsible Charge Operator at a
System Sizing and Capacity Evaluation
Revisions to the Utah Safe Drinking Water Act, Utah Code 19-4, are effective on May 8, 2018. The revisions impose new requirements on Public Water Systems to collect and report water use data to the state of Utah.
Monitoring: DDW Rules
Monitoring info about Drinking Water Rules.
Enforcement: DDW Rules
Enforcement info for Drinking Water Rules.
Compliance: Division of Drinking Water
Rules enforcement, monitoring, and compliance pages.
Pre-Design Conference: Significant Drinking Water Issues
How much drinking water will your plant use for facility processes and employee consumptive use? Estimate the peak day demand (gpm) and annual total demand (acre-feet). What are the fire suppression requirements for your plant? For example, 2,000 gpm for a 2-hour duration. Will your plant obtain drinking water from an existing municipality? If yes, name the municipality. Will your
Drinking Water Permitting
Water systems serving 25 or more people for more than 60-days yearly, or having 15 or more residential connections year-round, are subject to Utah Public Drinking Water Rules and must obtain a permit known as an approval. General Plan Approval Process Process Overview Systems developing their own water supply must meet state standards by submitting proof of adequate water rights, organic and
Drinking Water Board’s State Revolving Fund Program: Funding Opportunities
The Drinking Water Board administers the State Revolving Fund (SRF) which provides financial assistance to public drinking water systems for water project construction. The Division of Drinking Water (the Division or DDW), acting as staff to the Drinking Water Board (the Board), provides oversight to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) financial assistance program. The DWSRF provides financial assistance to public water systems
Drinking Water Public Notification Templates
Drinking Water public notice requirements are divided into three tiers to take into account the seriousness of the violation or situation. These templates should be used by water suppliers as the situation warrants. All public notices must be reviewed and approved by the Division of Drinking Water prior to delivery.Tier 1 Required for violations and situations with significant potential to
RTCR Assessment Procedures
Assessing Samples, Sampling Sites and Sampling Protocols Some of the common items that should be evaluated at the sample site(s) include: Cleanliness and suitability of the sample tap and sink, Potential for hot water to enter the sample through the tap, and Conditions that may have changed at the sample site since the last sample collection, such as new uses
Contact the Division of Drinking Water
Welcome to the Utah Division of Drinking Water Contact page. Find our address, hours, and contact numbers here.EmergencyDDW Emergency Incident Response (801) 560-845624-hour call DDW Emergency Resources Cybersecurity & EnvironmentalIncidents (801) 536-4123 Report an incident Report a BreachCall (801) 536-4200 Main phone (reception desk) Location Multi AgencyState Office Building195 North 1950 WestSalt Lake City, Utah84116 Mailing address:P.O. Box 144830Salt Lake City,
Drinking Water Fact Sheets
Utah Drinking Water fact sheets. Division of Drinking Water Dry Cleaning Facilities Fertilizer Household Hazardous Waste Junkyards Metal Finishers Pesticides Pollution Prevention Printing Shops Septic Tank and Drainfield Systems Utah’s Drinking Water Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Industry
Videos About Running A Water System
Videos about running a water system, including MPA testing, sampling procedures, etc.
Monitoring Waivers: Drinking Water Monitoring and Reporting Program
Reliably and Consistently Waiver The criteria for establishing a reliably and consistently waiver is set forth in R309-205. The criteria for use and susceptibility waivers follow. If a source’s DWSP plan is due according to the schedule in R309-600-3, and is not submitted to the Division of Drinking Water (DDW), its use and susceptibility waivers for the VOC and pesticide parameter