Secondary water is not treated, so it may contain harmful germs. These germs could make you sick when you drink the water or get it in your mouth.

If you get sick with these germs, you may experience symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, and vomiting. In some cases, you might become severely ill and need to go to the hospital. These germs are especially dangerous for children, older adults, and people who have weakened immune systems.

If you have been in contact with secondary water, wash off with drinking water afterward.

If you experience symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, and vomiting, visit your healthcare provider.

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Pets should not drink or play in secondary water because it can also make them sick. If your pet gets sick, call your veterinarian.

If you have questions about secondary water safety, please call the Utah Department of Health and Human Services at 801-538-6191 or email epi@utah.gov.

If you have questions about your health, contact your healthcare provider.

To find out if you have secondary water at your home, check with your city or water provider. You can visit this map of secondary water service boundaries and zoom in to see who your secondary water provider might be.