Apple Valley Residents to Receive Clean Water Thanks to New Pipeline

Apple Valley Residents to Receive Clean Water Thanks to New Pipeline

APPLE VALLEY, UT – Residents in the Cedar Point area of Apple Valley will soon have access to clean, safe drinking water thanks to a new five-mile pipeline project nearing completion. The project, a crucial step in addressing contamination issues discovered earlier this year, is expected to be finished by the end of April.

Just months ago, in January 2024, newly elected Mayor Mike Farrar faced a critical challenge: tests revealed that the wells supplying the Cedar Point water system were exceeding state legal limits for radium and other hazardous contaminants. This affected approximately half of the town’s water service area, leaving residents concerned about their drinking water.

Mayor Farrar quickly devised a plan to provide clean water to the affected area. The solution: a new pipeline connecting the Cedar Point area to the town’s other water system Apple Valley Proper, which had tested within safe contamination levels.

“When I took office in January, the contamination of the Cedar Point wells was a top priority,” said Mayor Farrar. “Providing clean drinking water to our residents is our most fundamental responsibility. We knew we had to act quickly and decisively.”

The mayor secured approval from the state and sought emergency funding to make the project a reality. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Utah Department of Drinking Water stepped up with an emergency grant that covered the project’s entire $3.5 million cost. This allowed the town to proceed without placing an additional financial burden on its residents, especially given the water department’s then-precarious financial situation.

The pipeline construction, undertaken by Interstate Rock with the project remained on track for its April 2025 completion date.  Washington County Water Conservancy District does not provide water to Apple Valley but is overseeing the project and managing the finances at the request of the State of Utah.  

The new pipeline will provide a reliable source of clean drinking water for the residents of the170 homes in the Cedar Point area, ensuring their health and well-being.

The completion of the pipeline marks a significant achievement for Apple Valley and its leadership. It demonstrates the town’s commitment to addressing critical infrastructure needs and protecting the health of its residents.