Roxborough Park WSD

We regularly monitor your municipal water according to Federal and State regulations. Colorado requires us to test for certain contaminants less frequently than annually since these contaminants' concentrations typically don't vary significantly year to year, or our system has low vulnerability to this type of contamination. The tables presented show our monitoring results from January 1 to December 31, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

With our long-term water needs now secured, providing safe and reliable water is our primary goal. We're proud to present this Water Quality Report confirming that our district's water consistently meets and exceeds all State water quality standards.

Our Water Source

The District receives water from the City of Aurora. It's diverted from the South Platte River at Strontia Springs Reservoir, flows through Aurora's tunnel to Rampart Reservoir, and then through transmission pipelines to our treatment facility. At our facility, we employ multiple treatment processes including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.

Potential Contaminants in Source Water

Municipal 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 sometimes radioactive material, and can pick up substances from animal or human activities. Potential contaminants include:

• Microbial Contaminants: Viruses and bacteria from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic Contaminants: Salts and metals that occur naturally or result from urban runoff, industrial/domestic wastewater, oil/gas production, mining, or farming
• Pesticides and Herbicides: From agriculture, urban runoff, and residential uses
• Organic Chemical Contaminants: Synthetic and volatile organic compounds from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, stormwater runoff, and septic systems
• Radioactive Contaminants: Naturally occurring or from oil/gas production and mining activities

Some individuals may be more vulnerable to water contaminants than the general public. All municipal water naturally contains small amounts of some contaminants, which doesn't necessarily indicate health risks. Immunocompromised persons—including cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS, elderly individuals, and infants—should seek advice from healthcare providers about their water consumption.

For information about contaminants and potential health effects, or to receive EPA and CDC guidelines on reducing infection risks, call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Water Quality Standards

To ensure tap water safety, Colorado's Department of Health and Environment sets limits on contaminants in public water systems. Similarly, FDA regulations establish contaminant limits for bottled water to provide equivalent public health protection.

Roxborough Water & Sanitation District Violations

For Reporting Year: None

Important Health Information

Nitrate: Levels above 10 ppm pose health risks for infants under six months, potentially causing blue-baby syndrome. If detected levels exceed 5 ppm and you're caring for an infant, consult your healthcare provider.

Arsenic: While levels below 10 ppb meet EPA standards, even low levels may cause health concerns. EPA continues researching arsenic's health effects, which include cancer at high concentrations and skin damage/circulatory problems.

Lead: Elevated lead levels can seriously affect pregnant women and young children. Lead in water typically comes from service lines and home plumbing materials. Roxborough Water provides high-quality water but cannot control plumbing component materials. To minimize lead exposure, flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. For lead testing information, contact the EPA Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or visit http://www.Epa.Gov/safewater lead.

Roxborough: A Water Efficient Community

Living in one of Colorado's most majestic communities comes with responsibility. All residents and businesses must help conserve our precious water resources to preserve the natural beauty of our area.

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