Reliable, high-quality drinking water is something our community depends on every day. As Vineyard continues to grow, so does the importance of investing in infrastructure and protecting the water resources that serve our homes and businesses.
A significant milestone for our region has recently been completed with the opening of the new Groundwater Polishing Plant in Vineyard.
The state-of-the-art facility is helping improve water quality while expanding access to one of our region’s most valuable resources—groundwater. By treating groundwater and removing naturally occurring minerals, the plant can currently process more than 50 million gallons of water each day, providing a reliable source of drinking water for communities throughout northern Utah County and southern Salt Lake County.
This investment helps maximize every available drop of water while meeting the needs of our growing population. It also strengthens the long-term reliability of our water system, ensuring that future generations have access to safe, dependable drinking water.
While major infrastructure projects play a critical role in delivering clean water, protecting our drinking water also depends on individual homeowners.
If your home has a landscape irrigation system, it is connected to the same public water supply that serves your household. Under certain conditions—such as a water main break, firefighting activities, or a sudden loss of water pressure—water from an irrigation system can flow backward into the public drinking water system if it is not properly protected.
That’s where a backflow preventer comes in.
Backflow prevention devices help keep contaminants such as fertilizers, pesticides, soil, and standing water from entering the drinking water system. Though small, these devices provide an important safeguard for both your household and the entire community.
Homeowner Responsibilities
If your property has an irrigation backflow preventer, remember to:
- Never remove, bypass, or modify the device.
- Protect the assembly from damage caused by landscaping equipment.
- Contact a licensed irrigation or plumbing professional if the device leaks continuously or appears damaged.
- Have the backflow assembly tested annually by a certified backflow tester, as required.
- Keep the assembly accessible for inspection and maintenance.
Proper maintenance helps ensure Vineyard’s drinking water remains safe and clean for everyone.
As our community continues to grow, protecting our water supply requires both large-scale investments and everyday stewardship. From advanced treatment facilities to routine maintenance at home, every effort helps preserve one of Utah’s most valuable resources.
For more information about landscape irrigation backflow prevention requirements and homeowner responsibilities, please refer to the Utah Division of Drinking Water’s guidance document.
