American Fork Utility Department
275 East 200 North
Superintendent: Steve Parker
Office: 801-763-3050
Fax: 801-763-3005
Water on-call 801-404-1253
Sewer on-call 801-404-7167
Pressurized Irrigation on-call
801-472-0947
The Utility Department for American Fork City consists of (4) four divisions: Water, Sewer, Storm Water and Pressurized Irrigation. These divisions employ dedicated professionals who work hard to deliver the quality services that you enjoy as a resident. Although we often take these basic services for granted, American Fork City leaders and employees alike have worked very hard to ensure that we have adequate water resources for our growing community, a sewer system that is not just functional but environmentally responsible, storm water management practices that comply with state and federal guidelines and a secondary water source that is more accessible to the city population as a whole. We are proud of what we do and the positive impact that it has on this community.
Take moment and become familiar with each of our four divisions. We welcome your feedback.
Pressurized Irrigation Water
Recently we have received a number of phone calls concerning the source water for the pressurized irrigation system. Previously American Fork City utilized culinary water to charge the system at the completion of the first two phases last fall. Recently the lower reservoir which is visible from 100 East at approximately 1500 North was completed and filled. Water from the pond now feeds the pressurized irrigation system with water which is a blend of surface water from a variety of sources. The water will be screened, but not treated. At this time there is no culinary water being used in the pressurized irrigation system.
As such, the pressurized irrigation water is not drinkable. Residents should take the same precautions they would with any irrigation water that may contain bacteria regularly found in rivers and streams. Do not allow children to play in the water. In most cases, the hose bib attached to the residents' home is connected to the culinary system and it is recommended that “kiddie pools” be filled utilizing culinary water.
Water will be filtered to 300 micron, however it is recommended that homeowners check their individual irrigation systems and filter the water to the manufactured recommended level. A 500 micron filter is recommended for the protection of sprinkler heads.
Pressurized Irrigation Connection Packet