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Preparing Source Protection Plans
Want to Save Time, Money, or Both? Would you like the review of your next source protection submittal to go more smoothly? Review the click here to watch a video, and double-check the document you plan to submit to make sure you’ve correctly addressed the items on the list. In all likelihood, we won’t have to…
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About the Drinking Water Source Protection Program
The 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act required that all states develop source water assessment programs to assess the risk of accidental contamination of all drinking water sources. Source protection requirements are voluntary for EXISTING (i.e., plans and specifications submitted before July 26, 1993) ground-water sources serving transient non-community systems. Rules have been adopted…
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Source Protection: Division of Drinking Water
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Sanitary Surveys
What is a Sanitary Survey? All public drinking water systems are periodically inspected to assess their construction, operations, and record keeping. The inspections identify conditions that may present a sanitary or public health risk. Utah state regulations (R309-100-7) require that a sanitary survey be conducted at least every three years on all public water systems…
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Water Hauling Approval
The Director of the Division of Drinking Water has the authority to regulate the use of hauled water by Public Water Systems in Utah through UAC R309-550-10 (Water Hauling). Public Water Systems may only use water hauling during emergencies or under the specific conditions described in UAC R309-550-10. Proposals for water hauling must be submitted…
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Emergency Preparedness: Division of Drinking Water
Information on emergency water storage and treatment is available from the following sites: Food and Water in an Emergency (US FEMA) Emergency Planning, Response and Recovery Be Ready Utah for Family, Business, School and Community Water Emergency Preparedness Visit the Utah Division of Emergency Services and Homeland Security home page for more information on disaster…
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Home Water Storage for an Emergency
This information is relevant for emergency water storage in containers of 55 gallons or less. If you are storing water in a container larger than 55 gallons or have an auxiliary water tank, please consult the guidance. Amount of Water to Store The Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Drinking Water recommends water storage of…
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Emergency Resources: Division of Drinking Water
Resources for Emergencies Boil Order Guidance Documents These documents may be useful in notifying the public during a Boil Advisory event. Other Resources
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Emergency Preparedness Documents: Division of Drinking Water
These documents may be of value in the preparation of vulnerability assessments and emergency response plans: Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness From the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Bioterrorism: A Guide for Community Leaders and First Responders Published by the School of Public Health at New York Medical College. Emergency Response Guidebook Utah…
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Monthly Webinars
Certified water operators can earn .05 CEUs by watching the webinar live. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Fill out the webinar form for previous webinars. Webinar Archive For informational purposes
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Rules Training Videos: Division of Drinking Water
To view in full-screen mode, rollover the video with your mouse, then click on the square icon on the bottom right-hand side. Electronic Distribution of Consumer Confidence Report Life Cycle of a Violation Water System Reporting and Social Media: Water System Requirements and Online Tools How to Set Up an Online Reports Account Source Grouping…
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Training: Division of Drinking Water
Training CalendarFind training and relevant events near you. Provided by the Utah Water and Wastewater Training Coalition. Study MaterialsFind study guides, math formulas, presentations, and more to help you Become Certified. WaterLink HelpHow to use WaterLink. Videos and Screencasts Monthly WebinarsWebinars air live every last/second-to-last Monday of the month. Watch past webinars and find past CEU…
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Screencasts
Find more study materials on the Study Help page. Screencast CEU’s are updated at the end of the week. Safety and Security Radionuclides Disinfection (must watch Parts 1 & 2) Disinfection Part 1 Disinfection Part 2 Pumps and Motors (must watch Parts 1 & 2) Pumps & Motors Part 1 Pumps & Motors Part 2 Operation & Maintenance…
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Drinking Water Payment Portal
Division of Drinking Water fees and payment applications.
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Water Operator Tools & Resources
WaterLink.utah.gov Drinking Water’s database website is a very useful tool and provides a lot of value to water operators. Here are three main uses for operators: PlutoCalc App A free problem solver suite for water treatment, wastewater, hydraulics, environmental chemistry and unit conversions. Chlorine Dose Calculator for Tanks and Pipelines This tool is for estimating…
