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New Fees for Utah Public Water Systems
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Division of Drinking Water (DDW), is implementing new fees for public water systems. These fees will provide stable funding for drinking water regulation and infrastructure projects, reducing reliance on expiring federal grants. Find out how these fees may affect your system and what’s next. On this page: What…
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Wildfire preparedness for public drinking water systems
This page provides guidelines to help water systems protect their sources and infrastructure from wildfire damage and contamination. On this page: Before the fire: System protection How do I protect my water source? What should my plan for backup power include? How do I prepare for hazardous material safety? During the fire: Communication What information…
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PFAS Tools, Training, and Resources for Water Systems
PFAS tools, training, and resources for water systems provided by the Utah Division of Drinking Water (DDW). Still have questions? Contact us. PFAS sampling guidance Video guide Sampling instructions Training See disclaimer below about some outdated info in this webinar recordingWebinar recording: December 10, 2024 The new PFAS rule and how to complete your initial…
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About the PFAS Sampling Map
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) provides drinking water data on PFAS from three monitoring programs. We update this map at least once a year, usually in the first part of the year. So far, the samples we have collected show that PFAS is either not found or only in very small amounts in…
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24 Hour Public Notice Requirements for Lead
Starting October 16, 2024, water systems must issue a public notice within 24 hours of receiving their results if the 90th percentile lead concentration is .015 mg/L or higher, according to the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). Exceeding the action level for lead requires a Tier 1 public notification. New requirements for a lead…
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New Water System Onboarding
What you need to know about a new water system in Utah. Still have questions? Contact the Division of Drinking Water. Responsibilities of a Public Water System A public water system’s responsibility is to deliver safe and clean drinking water to its customers. This involves following regulations set forth by the state and federal authorities,…
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Lab and Public Water System Sampling Resources
Explore the tabs to find Utah Division of Drinking Water lab and public water system sampling resources. Still need help? Contact us.
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Step by Step Guidance – Lead Service Line Inventory
Follow the directions to complete your lead service line inventory. Back to LCRR.utah.gov Baseline Inventory is coming up November 1, 2027 What is the initial inventory? The Initial Service Line Inventory is something that all Community and Non-Transient Non-Community Systems had to complete by Oct. 16 of 2024. Every service line in your system, both…
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Corrective Action Plan (CAP): Drinking Water
A drinking water Corrective Action Plan (CAP) is a type of enforcement agreement between a water system and the Utah Division of Drinking Water (DDW) to correct deficiencies found within a water system due to a Sanitary Survey, Site Visit, or a Level 2 Assessment. This plan is to help ensure that a water system…
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Onsite Wastewater Disposal Systems in Source Protection Zones
Across Utah, development pressures have placed groundwater protection and local development interests at odds with one another, especially in non-sewered areas where onsite wastewater systems (OWS), otherwise known as septic tanks, are the preferred method for addressing wastewater. Protecting groundwater quality is critical because wells and springs are vulnerable to contamination. The Utah Department of…
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Drinking Water: PFAS
New rule for public water systems To help water systems achieve compliance with the initial new PFAS MCLs, we provide sampling support, technical assistance, and funding for treatment. We strongly recommend community and non-transient non-community water systems begin their initial monitoring as soon as possible to meet the April 26, 2027 deadline. It takes longer…
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Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
Rule revisions To reduce lead in drinking water, EPA introduced Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) which went into effect on October 16, 2024. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the Final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) which goes into effect on November 1, 2027. Deadlines July 1, 2025 June or Sept. 30,…
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Highlands Water Company Inc. Water Quality Updates
Morgan CountyPlease visit Highlands Water Company Inc. for more information. The Division encourages the concerned residents to contact the Highlands at (801) 876-2510 regarding the quality of drinking water, so they can respond in a timely manner. In an event you are unable to reach the Company, please contact the Division.
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Error: Drinking Water System Search
The address you have provided is not located within the service area boundary of an existing Public Water System or is invalid. You may rely on a private source for your drinking water. If you feel that you have received this message in error, please check the address and try your search again or contact…
