Utah Division of Drinking Water

Highland Subdivision Water Quality Issues

The Division of Drinking Water is addressing reported issues with culinary water at The Highland Subdivision in Morgan County.

Changes to the Division of Drinking Water Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2020

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) updated the fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2021 fee schedule (131 KB). The DEQ fee schedule includes substantial changes to the Division of Drinking Water fee items.

Coronavirus Response Resources for Utah’s Drinking Water System Owners and Operators

WebMap of Drinking Water Labs in Utah

The laboratories shown on this map may be able to perform the testing indicated.

Lead in School Drinking Water: Apply For Funding

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is encouraging schools and childcare facilities to apply for funds to test for lead in their drinking water after the agency received a $434,000 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant to cover the cost of
testing. Interested facilities should apply by March 31, 2020, for the best chance to receive grant money.

Public Comment Period from September 15 to October 15, 2019 for R309-400 Rule

The Drinking Water Board authorized the Division of Drinking Water on August 27, 2019, to initiate rulemaking for revising R309-400, Improvement Priority System and Public Water System Ratings (IPS Rule). Please visit our website ips.utah.gov for detailed information.

September Webinar: Sampling Basics with Reed Hendricks

Join us LIVE every month! Drinking Water presents a topic that is important to drinking water professionals every month. We invite speakers to present about their area of expertise. Watching these 30 minute videos can get you .05 CEUs if you fill out the corresponding form.

Significant Changes to Cross Connection Control Rules

(11/5/2018)–The Drinking Water Board has adopted changes effective January 1, 2019, to the Cross Connection Control rules for both water systems and certifications. These changes will have an impact on a water system’s Cross Connection Control program and requirements for Cross Connection Control certifications. Water systems and certified individuals should familiarize themselves with these changes.

Fee Changes

(11/26/2018)–Operator Certification and Cross Connection Certification fees changed, effective January 1, 2019.