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All flowing water, including bottled varieties, can reasonably be expected to contain at least minimal amounts of certain contaminants. The presence of these substances doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, contact the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or visit http://water.epa.gov/drink/contaminants.

Some individuals may be more vulnerable to water contaminants than the general population. People with compromised immune systems—such as cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, individuals with HIV/AIDS or other immune disorders, some elderly persons, and infants—may face increased infection risks. These individuals should seek advice about municipal water from their healthcare providers.

Water sources (both tap and bottled) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over land or underground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials, and may pick up substances from animal presence or human activity.

Potential contaminants in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants: viruses and bacteria from sewage treatment facilities, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants: salts and metals occurring naturally or resulting from urban runoff, industrial/domestic wastewater, oil/gas production, or farming
• Pesticides and herbicides: from various sources including agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential usage
• Radioactive contaminants: naturally occurring or resulting from oil/gas production activities
• Organic chemical contaminants: synthetic and volatile organics from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, urban runoff, and septic systems

To ensure tap water safety, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems. FDA regulations set similar limits for bottled water to provide equivalent public health protection.

Lead in Municipal Water
If present, elevated lead levels can cause serious health problems, particularly for pregnant women and young children. Lead in your home may exceed community levels due to plumbing materials. If concerned, you can minimize potential exposure by running your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking when it has been sitting for several hours. For more information on lead testing and minimizing exposure, call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or visit http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP)
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has provided a Source Water Assessment Report for our supply. For general information or to obtain a copy, visit http://wqcdcompliance.com/ccr (search for "135291") or contact Susanne Cordery at 970-491-0117. This screening-level report evaluates potential contamination threats but doesn't indicate that contaminants have occurred or will occur. Fort Collins can use this information to improve water treatment capabilities and prepare for future threats while ensuring quality water delivery to customers.

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