Summit County has an in-house laboratory facility to test for bacteria in drinking water. We provide this service for individuals and community water systems. Individuals may test their water if they have a private well, or if they want to check water that comes from a community system. Community systems are required to test their water on a regular basis, and the lab reports these results to the State Department of Environmental Quality. Water testing and proof of potable water availability are frequently required for building permits.

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Public water systems are regulated by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. The State Drinking Water Division provides information to water system owners and managers on how to achieve compliance with state water quality and wellhead protection requirements. Summit County approves and monitors smaller water systems, while the State of Utah approves and monitors larger systems.

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Summit County's Environmental Health Division also monitors the quality of surface water found in our county’s rivers, streams and lakes. We manage watershed planning and planning issues related to ground water and water quality.

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Bob Swensen
Environmental Director
85 North 50 East
Coalville, Utah 84017
Phone: 435-336-3227
Fax: 435-336-3286
bswensen@utah.gov

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