It is the mission of Johnson Utilities L .L .C. to provide quality water to our service area. Our goal is to meet and exceed standards set forth by governing authorities. Continuous comprehensive monitoring and testing as well as ongoing education and training of skilled personnel will maintain our exacting standards. It is our commitment to envision, design, engineer and construct a dynamic utility able to securely meet the needs of the future.

***JOHNSON UTILITIES RESPONSE TO SAN TAN HOA POND ISSUE***

 

For Immediate Release
May 15, 2013

Johnson Utilities continues its work to address a turbidity incident at its San Tan wastewater facility this week. The incident was the source of an unpleasant, but harmless, odor and considerable public interest. The incident began with a partial power failure that has now been remedied. It was erroneously reported that untreated sewage was discharged into the San Tan Homeowners Association pond.

As reported to ADEQ, Johnson Utilities responded to the incident by halting discharge of effluent to the lake and removing the water for reprocessing through the WRP. Johnson is now completely emptying the pond. They will then remain empty until scheduled repairs by the San Tan Heights HOA are completed. The HOA is making changes to the piping connecting their two ponds. Because this work was planned before the turbidity event this week, it has allowed the HOA to take advantage of the drained pond.

The HOA ponds are used for storage of Class A + effluent for irrigation purposes only. There is no connection between the ponds and any drinking water delivery system. Johnson Utilities’ only source of drinking water is groundwater.

Earlier today, ADEQ inspected the HOA ponds, the San Tan water reclamation plant (WRP), the only lift station serving the WRP, and a grease interceptor. The lift station was found to be in compliance. The inspection of the grease interceptor showed that it had been pumped and was in good operating condition. Johnson Utilities conducts an annual inspection of grease interceptors to ensure grease is kept out of the sewer system. ADEQ agreed that the heavy sediment that had been exposed today on the bottom of the pond is normal lake sediment caused over the years of runoff, animal waste, dust, and many other sources. This sediment will contain animal fecal material and chemicals from storm water runoff. ADEQ also inspected agency and on-site records, reporting no issues.
 

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