Davis County residents concerned about yellow water, despite assurances of safety - KUTV 2News

Davis County residents concerned about yellow water, despite assurances of safety | KUTV

CLEARFIELD, Utah (KUTV) — Reports of discolored water in several northern Utah cities have residents concerned. Although testing of samples has not identified the cause of the color change, authorities maintain that the water remains safe to drink.

At the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, regular testing has been intensified to address the issue.

Despite no recent reports of yellow water at the Davis County treatment plant, Clearfield residents like Denise Sly express concerns about the quality of the water.

Denise Sly, a Clearfield resident, voiced her worry, stating, "I wouldn't want to drink it. I wouldn't want to do my dishes in it."

Both city and water conservancy district teams emphasize increased testing. Experts reassure residents that the discoloration is an aesthetic concern, not EPA-regulated criterion.

In an interview with Scott Paxman, CEO of the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, he highlighted the state-of-the-art treatment processes in place.

"We have ozone, we have UV disinfectant. The ozone is about 1,000 times stronger than chlorine," Paxman said.

No health alerts are being issued, but concerns persist among residents.

Paxman assured that a chloroform study testing the water's healthiness returned no concerning results. Discussions with the Division of Drinking Water also showed no issues.

Paxman acknowledged that factors like pH levels or chemical imbalances, as well as water usage within a city, can impact water color.

Sly expressed concerns about water issues amid ongoing construction.

While hundreds of samples have been cleared, one sample in a lab is expected to provide insight into the cause of the color change on Monday.

Authorities anticipate the results will determine whether a chemical imbalance is responsible for the discoloration.