A second round of tests conducted by an independent laboratory on the water supply in South Jordan City came up clean, according to results released Wednesday afternoon.
After drawing samples from more than 20 sites and inspecting them for more than 30 different elements, including contamination by chromium-6, a metallic element that in excessive amounts can cause skin burns and more serious diseases, the city has determined its supply is not the cause of the skin problems some residents have complained about in recent days.
“We feel good about eliminating our water system as a source for these health concerns residents are experiencing,” said Raymond Garrison, associate public works director for South Jordan City, in a video update posted to the city’s website Wednesday afternoon.