DDW works with water-system operators and public-health officials when contaminants threaten drinking-water systems or sources. This spring and summer, DDW provided technical, engineering, and public-health advice when floods, fires, and E. coli contamination jeopardized drinking water supplies. Drinking water contamination can occur when: Harmful bacteria enter the water Accidents, power outages, or heavy water use …
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Certified Operator training and technical and engineering support, particularly for smaller rural water systems, are critical for the safe delivery of water to residents. Utah has 789 small water systems that serve less than 500 people. Since many operators for small water systems work on a part-time or voluntary basis, they depend heavily on DDW …
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DDW continues to develop strategies to improve the allocation of resources, improve performance, and implement innovations that advance quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. Federal funding has decreased in recent years and federal requirements have increased. Optimizing staff time and reducing costs has been a necessity as well as a top priority for the Division and has …
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The Division of Drinking Water is updating fee amounts, effective January 1, 2019.
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Meeting Materials Packet (3 MB) Minutes (73 KB) Presentation (2 MB) Call to Order Roll Call – Marie Owens Election of Board Chairman and Vice Chairman Approval of the Minutes: August 28, 2018 October 12, 2018 Financial Assistance Committee Report Status Report – Michael Grange Project Priority List – Michael Grange Rulemaking Process Authorization to …
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Community water systems serving over 3,300 people are required to submit information by March 1, 2019, for setting system-specific minimum sizing requirements. Read about two options for submitting the required information.
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Meeting Agenda Call to Order Roll Call – Marie Owens Overview of Utah’s Rulemaking Process Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities Drinking Water Board Division of Drinking Water Office of Administrative Rules (OAR) US EPA Rulemaking Examples Cross Connection Control Rules Revised Total Coliform Rules Public Water System Identification Rule Next Board Meeting: Date: Tuesday, November 13, …
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Schedule an Online Exam Go to RWAU.net’s Online Exam’s page to schedule an online exam. You will need to fill out their application and pay the $100 to them. Do not pay the Division for your online exam. RWAU Online Exams Exam Guidelines We have partnered with the Rural Water Association of Utah to offer …
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The Division has proposed rule changes to the Backflow Certification and Cross Connection Control programs that would take effect January 1, 2019.
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Meeting Materials Packet (2 MB) Call to Order Roll Call–Marie Owens Approval of the Minutes: July 13, 2018 Financial Assistance Committee Report Status Report—Michael Grange Project Priority List—Michael Grange SRF Applications STATE a) Aurora City – Lisa Nelson FEDERAL a) West Corinne – Lisa Nelson b) Central Utah Water Conservancy District – Duchesne – Lisa Nelson Rural …
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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.
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Sandy ONE Water Way offers Sandy City residents a web portal that provides them with a suite of programs they can use to protect and conserve water.
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Clean, accessible drinking water is a basic human need. Learn how Utah DEQ’s Division of Drinking Water ensures you can #TrustYourTap every day.
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Meeting Materials Packet (3 MB) Call to Order Roll Call–Marie Owens Approval of the Minutes April 9, 2019 Financial Assistance Committee Report Status Report – Michael Grange Project Priority List – Michael Grange SRF Applications STATE Twin Oaks – Heather Pattee Mexican Hat SSD – Lisa Nelson Tropic Town – Heather Pattee Angel Springs SSD …
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It’s easy to take drinking water for granted. At least in Utah. For the most part, you turn on the tap and clean water flows.
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Meeting Materials Packet (1 MB) Call to Order Roll Call Approval of the Minutes March 1, 2018 April 6, 2018 Financial Assistance Committee Report Status Report – Michael Grange Project Priority List – Michael Grange SRF Applications STATE Laketown – Julie Cobleigh Taylor-West Weber – Lisa Nelson FEDERAL: Greenwich – De-Authorization – Lisa Nelson Juab …
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