12365 Highway 285 · Conifer, Colorado 80433
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Radionuclides in Drinking Water
All District residents receive a quarterly letter regarding radionuclides in our drinking water. To see a copy of the most recent letter, click here.
The District has filed a plan to deal with water treatment and radionuclides (gross alpha and uranium) with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. We are awaiting a response. Our target is to begin construction of a treatment facility this year. A copy of the plan is available for review in the District office.
For information about radionuclides from the Environmental Protection Agency, go to basic information on radionuclides
For frequently asked questions from the Colorado Department of Health, click here.
Other sources of information about radionuclides, their health effects and related issues are:
Colorado Department of Health Consumer Information
Colorado Department of Health Information on Naturally Occurring Radioactivity
Key issues:
1. Radionuclides: Uranium is naturally occurring in our mountain environment. The uranium in our water supply is not new; the regulations are. We are working with engineers and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
2. Ammonia: Our wastewater effluent must be treated to remove ammonia according to state regulations that protect aquatic life.