Division of Drinking Water

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Proposed Hydraulic Modeling Rule (R309-511) The hydraulic modeling rule R309-511 was presented to the DWB on January 13, 2010, for "rule adoption" and "change in proposed rule" with some minor changes (click here). We have compiled a summary document for the comments we received and our official response (click here). We also prepared a draft checklist to help drinking water systems in understanding the rule applicability and various elements of this rule (click here). The effective date will be set no less than 30 days after publication of the change in proposed rule, which will be March 10, 2010. Please contact Bob Hart at bhart@utah.gov or (801) 536-0054 if you have any questions regarding the hydraulic modeling rule.

Proposed Well Grout Witness Rule Revisions - R309-515-6(5)(b) The Division intends to finalize the draft in mid February, and present the proposed rule revisions to the Board on March 10 to initiate the rule making process. Your feedback before mid February is greatly appreciated. We are in the process of soliciting informal feedback from various stakeholders prior to finalizing the proposed language. Mike Georgeson will attend the Utah Ground Water Association convention on January 14 and 15 in Mesquite, NV, and solicit input from the well drillers and consultants during the UGWA conference. The primary contact of this rule revision is Michael Georgeson at (801)536-0092 or mgeorgeson@utah.gov.

2009 OpenLine Newsletter - The Newsletter For and About Utah's Water Supply Operators. Click here to open the newsletter. If you would like to be included on our electronic mailing list (ListServe), you may subscribe (or unsubscribe) by clicking here. Past issues are also available at this link.

Customer Service Survey - Historically the Division of Drinking Water was open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Then on August 4, 2008, as part of Governor Huntsman's "Working 4 Utah" initiative, our office hours changed. We are now open Monday - Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed Fridays. In order to provide better customer service, we want to hear from you. Click here to take our short survey.

SB 81 - Beginning July 1, 2009, the Division is required to verify the lawful presence in the United States of an individual at least 18 years of age (includes sole proprietor doing business under assumed name) who has applied for drinking water system operators or backflow persons. A Citizenship/Alien ID Certification form is available that can be mailed to the Division.

Stimulus Funds Available - The Utah Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loan Program will receive approximately $19 million dollars as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to fund drinking water infrastructure projects in Utah. Click here for more information.

Drinking Water Board Webpage - The Board adopts and enforces rules related to public drinking water systems. The Division of Drinking Water is the administrative arm of this board.

Click here for information on board meetings and board members.

Water System Ratings - Each public water system in Utah is assigned a rating to reflect its condition and performance. Click here to see current water system ratings.

Links To Other Drinking Water Organizations

As part of Governor Huntsman's "Working 4 Utah" initiative, DEQ offices are open Monday - Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed Fridays. If you need help on Friday, call the Environmental hotline: 1-800-458-0145.

If you have comments regarding our new office hours,
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Last Updated: 2/3/10

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