Forms: Division of Drinking Water
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Capacity Development: Division of Drinking Water
The Capacity Development Program is a fundamental component of the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments. The SDWA Amendments provide the framework for states and water systems to work together to protect public health. Capacity Development is designed to promote financially viable, resilient drinking water systems capable of complying with the SDWA as well as meeting the challenges of Utah’s
MAGI by Zip Code
2023 MAGI by Zip Code (Utah) Statewide MAGI = $60,000 ZipcodeMAGI 84001$74,000 84003$68,000 84004$88,000 84005$80,000 84006$57,000 84007$74,000 84009$86,000 84010$68,000 84011$71,000 84013$72,000 84014$78,000 84015$60,000 84016$33,000 84017$76,000 84020$80,000 84021$55,000 84022$73,000 84023$52,000 84025$89,000 84026$36,000 84027$49,000 84028$60,000 84029$72,000 84032$69,000 84033$86,000 84035$60,000 84036$78,000 84037$90,000 84038$67,000 84039$54,000 84040$82,000 84041$61,000 84042$69,000 84043$78,000 84044$49,000 84045$87,000 84046$58,000 84047$49,000 84049$95,000 84050$93,000 84051$66,000 84052$46,000 84053$64,000 84054$67,000 84055$76,000 84056$50,000 84057$48,000 84058$41,000 84059$57,000
MAGI by City
2023 MAGI by City (Utah) Statewide MAGI = $60,000 CityMAGI ALPINE$88,000 ALTA$44,000 ALTAMONT$74,000 AMALGA$63,000 AMERICAN FORK$62,000 ANETH$36,000 ANNABELLA$62,000 APPLE VALLEY$45,000 AURORA$63,000 AXTELL$61,000 BALLARD$70,000 BEAR RIVER CITY$72,000 BEAVER$49,000 BENJAMIN$65,000 BENSON$74,000 BERYL$38,000 BICKNELL$50,000 BIG WATER$46,000 BINGHAM CANYON$55,000 BLANDING$54,000 BLUEBELL$74,000 BLUFF$37,000 BLUFFDALE$78,000 BOULDER$34,000 BOUNTIFUL$69,000 BRIGHAM CITY$56,000 BRIGHTON$90,000 BRYCE CANYON$39,000 CASTLE DALE$67,000 CASTLE VALLEY$50,000 CEDAR CITY$47,000 CEDAR HILLS$85,000 CEDAR VALLEY$62,000 CENTERFIELD$54,000 CENTERVILLE$78,000 CENTRAL$51,000 CENTRAL
State Revolving Fund (SRF): Drinking Water
Rule See Rule R309-700 & R309-705. State Drinking Water Project Revolving Loan Fund Program. ▸EligibilityAll political subdivisions of the State of Utah (e.g., cities, towns, districts, etc.)▸Available Financial AssistanceLow-interest loans (typically below market rate, 20-40 years) and grants. To qualify for a grant, applicants must demonstrate that the estimated average water bill exceeds 1.75% of the local median adjusted gross income
Federal State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program: Drinking Water
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program was established by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments of 1996. Congress appropriates funding for the DWSRF. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency then awards capitalization grants to states, which in turn may provide low-cost loans and other types of financial assistance to eligible public water systems to finance the costs of drinking water infrastructure projects.
Drinking Water Construction Assistance Programs
Drinking Water Board Issues Assistance Application Moratorium On October 1, 2025, the Drinking Water Board approved a moratorium on DWSRF financial assistance applications effective November 1, 2025 through August 25, 2026. Applications for FY27 funding cycle will be accepted by no later than September 15, 2026. Please be aware that the moratorium does not impact applications for financial assistance for
Utah Drinking Water Standards
Drinking water may be contaminated by a variety of biological, chemical, or radiologic agents. To help safeguard consumer health, the federal government set standards for over 80 potential drinking water contaminants. Drinking Water Standards (US EPA) For a summary of current federal standards, and associated health risks. Water suppliers in Utah must conform to Utah Rule R309-200. Drinking Water Standards. Utah’s
Drinking Water Monitoring and Reporting Program
Water may be contaminated by a variety of substances. To protect public health, Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) have been established. The concentration of a particular contaminant in drinking water must not exceed it’s MCL. To assure that water served to the public is routinely checked for bacteriologic, chemical, and radiologic quality, a Drinking Water Monitoring and Reporting Program has been established. The
Common Consumer Confidence Report Mistakes: Division of Drinking Water
The following common mistakes have been noted in a large percentage of the Consumer Confidence Reports submitted to the Utah Division of Drinking Water (DDW) since the rule’s inception. If technical questions arise after reviewing the following common errors, please contact Colt Smith ([email protected]) at (801) 536-0097 for clarification. Listing contaminants for which there was no detection (non-detects or ND) in the “Information on
Consumer Confidence Report: Division of Drinking Water
The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) rule is part of the 1996 Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act. The rule requires every community water system to send a water quality report (CCR) to their customers every year to provide consumers with information on the quality of their drinking water.For residents Find your drinking water report (CCR) You can view your water provider’s
Managing or Operating an Existing Public Drinking Water System
Resources for managing or operating a public water system in Utah, compiled by the Division of Drinking Water. Bacteriologic and Chemical Samples A minimum number of bacteriologic and chemical samples must be taken from your system. Samples must be analyzed by a waivers may be available for certain chemicals. Certified Operator Certain water systems must have a certified operator. Conservation Plans—Utah Division of
Water Suppliers: Division of Drinking Water
Creating a New Public Drinking Water System Managing or Operating an Existing Public Drinking Water System Sanitary Surveys Other ResourcesEntry Point/Common Aquifer PolicyThe Division has a policy that allows chemical sampling for sources that combine at an entry point to the distribution system, and sources in a common aquifer. For a common entry point grouping, the policy states that in
New Public Water Systems
New Public Water System Onboarding Complete the new Public Water System Information Form and submit it to the Division of Drinking Water. Constructing a New Industrial or Commercial Facility There are likely other environmental concerns besides the construction of a new water supply. You may need to address, for instance, industrial waste disposal. If it is likely that several DEQ agencies will
Sanitary Surveys: Training
Sanitary Survey training materials provided by Utah Division of Drinking Water. Still have questions? Contact us.Videos Source & Storage CapacityApril 27th presentation of New Sanitary Survey software in WaterLink Source Sizing Tables Handout Training Documents BF 101 Training Schedule “Trained Staff” Certified Cross Connection Program Administrators BF-101 Report (as of 2016) By Name By System Exceptions by Local Health Department Source
Protecting Drinking Water Sources
Source Water Collaborative Website Offers source water protection information from federal, state, and local source water protection organizations. Water Resources Management The National Association of Counties’ site provides technical and financial assistance to help counties manage and protect their water resources. Resources on Water Wise Landscaping Less watering = less fertilizer use = less pesticide use. Slow the Flow Jordan