• Water Rates
• 2006 Water Quality Report (pdf)
• 2004 Water Quality Report (pdf)
• Water Quality Report 2003
• Pressure Irrigation Ordinance (pdf)

Water Update
With the coming of spring, many of us begin to think of yards, yard work and flowers. Pressurized irrigation will be
available to help us all in these efforts by April 15. This is a perfect time for us to consider the best ways to utilize and save the water that we have available to help all of us maintain our yards. Due to a less than average snowfall this past year, we all must think of ways to save the precious water reserves that we have. By each of us doing our part, we can have enough to take care of all of our needs through the entire summer but it will take ALL OF US conserving water to make this happen.

There are a few things we all can do to help conserve our water reserves:
1. At the start of the water year and throughout the summer, we can check to make sure that our lines and sprinkler heads are functioning well (i.e. no leaks, adjustments done to make sure that water is used wisely on our property) and that water is not wasted on roads or sidewalks.
2. Many of us have steep areas within our property. A great way to make water most effective in these areas is to
split the time that is needed into two halves. Water the area for ½ of the time that it normally requires and then
let the water soak into the ground for awhile; then complete the remaining watering time.
3. Many sprinkler systems are set to run daily or twice daily because of the ease of watering this way. However, that much water is not required to maintain a beautiful yard. Instead of running sprinklers that often, yards should be watered according to the following recommendations for our area to promote deep root growth and a healthier
lawn:

If you would like to have a water check done on your property, the Utah County Extension Office will be happy to
help. This is a free service that is being provided by Central Utah Water Conservancy District in conjunction with the Utah State University Extension office. They can be contacted at 851-8463.

Your help this summer will allow us to continue to keep water costs for pressurized irrigation as low as possible.
Ron Devey,
Pressurized Irrigation Superintendent

Water Rates

A. Culinary-Service Area A: Area served by the pressurized irrigation system

1. Charge for first 8,000 gallons (base rate) $9.00
2. Charges for each 1,000 gallons over 8,000 gallons to 10,000 gallons $2.00
3. Charges for each 1,000 gallons, 10,000 gallons to 12,000 gallons $3.00
4. Charges for each 1,000 gallons over 12,000 gallons $4.00

B. Cullinary-Service Area B: Area not served by pressurized Irrigation system

1. Charges for first 8,000 gallons $9.00
2. Charges for each 1,000 gallons over 8,000 gallons to 60,000 gallons $0. 90
3. Charges for each 1,000 gallons over 60,000 gallons to 175,000 gallons $ 1.40
4. Charges for each 1,000 gallons over 175,000 gallons $2.80

C. Pressurized Irrigation Water Rates

1. Residential Users (non-shareholders in Alpine Irrigation Company $0.00102 per sq ft per month
2. Residential Shareholders (Shareholders in Alpine Irrigation Co) $0.000618 per sq ft per month
3. Agricultural Shareholders $1.15 per share per month

D. Water Connection Fee (in addition to Impact Fee)

1. Residential 3/4" $150.00
2. One acre or larger or commercial 1" $210.00
3. As justified by engineering req 11/2" $375.00
4. As justified by engineering req 2" $1,750.00

E. Pressurized Irrigation Connection Fee (in addition of Impact Fee)

1. Residential 1" $550.00
2. As justified by engineering req 11/2" $800.00
3. As justified by engineering req 2" $850.00

For more information, please call 801-756-6347.

Water Quality Report 2003

Alpine City Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2003

We’re very pleased to provide you with this year's Annual Water Quality Report. We want to keep you informed about the excellent water and services we have delivered to you over the past year. Our goal is and always has been, to provide to you a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. Our water comes from three wells and one spring that provide groundwater.

Alpine City has a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan that is available for review. It provides more information such as potential sources of contamination and our source protection areas. It has been determined we have a medium susceptibility level to potential sources of contamination, such as septic tanks, roads, and homes. If you have any questions regarding source protection, contact the office to review our source protection plan.

If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Shane Sorensen (801) 763-9862. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. Water system related issues are dealt with at city council meetings held the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Alpine City Hall at 7 p.m.

All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by constituents that are naturally occurring or are man made. Those constituents can be microbes, organic or inorganic chemicals, or radioactive materials. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Detected Contaminant Table definitions:

Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Treatment Technique (TT) - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The “Goal”(MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Alpine City has chosen to publish this report in the local newspaper as the method of delivery to the residents. Copies of the report will not be mailed out to each resident, however you may call the Alpine City Hall at 756-6347 to request a copy of the report or you may view the report at www.alpinecity.org