Utah Division of Drinking Water

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.

FREE Lead Testing for Schools & Child Care Providers

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 $982,000 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant to cover the cost of testing. DEQ will pay lab costs on behalf of the facility, so no reimbursement is needed.

• Interested facilities please see Utah’s Lead-Free Learning Testing Initiative.

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.

Proposed Rules Open for Comment

(12/02/2021)–The division is accepting public comments for proposed amendments to R309-200-5(5) (138 KB), Primary Drinking Water Standards – Turbidity, and three sections of R309-530 (190 KB), Alternative Surface Water Treatment Methods, until January 3, 2022. Submit comments to Michael Newberry, DDW Permitting Section Manager, at mnewberry@utah.gov.