South Jordan is pioneering a new way to get drinking water by testing recycled wastewater. They're figuring out if treated sewage can be made safe enough to drink, which could be a game-changer for water supplies.
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Residents may face costs for hiring contractors to install required backflow devices.
The entire city benefits from a safe, uncontaminated water supply.
Residents who fail to comply with the city's safety standards face potential water service disconnection.
The city is cracking down on homes that don't have proper backflow prevention. If you don't comply, you risk having your water shut off to protect the city's supply.
South Jordan receives first state permit to taste-test water that has already gone down the drain The Salt Lake Tribune
South Jordan officials: Water tests reveal ‘non-detectable’ amount of Chromium 6 after public concern Gephardt Daily
SALT LAKE CITY — Spencer Hogan had no idea that lead service lines were feeding water to his home until he received a flier advising him of the potential in September.Hogan, who has lived in his Bueno Avenue...