Vail Water Company

Municipal water sources include rivers, lakes, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels across land surfaces or through ground layers, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and sometimes radioactive materials, while also potentially collecting substances from animal presence or human activity.

To ensure safe tap water, the EPA establishes regulations limiting certain contaminants in public water systems. Similarly, FDA regulations set limits for contaminants in bottled water to provide equivalent public health protection.

Vulnerable Populations: All water, including bottled varieties, may contain small amounts of contaminants. While their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk, certain individuals may be more susceptible. People with compromised immune systems—including cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, HIV/AIDS patients, some elderly individuals, and infants—may face increased infection risks. These individuals should consult their healthcare providers about water consumption.

For information about contaminants and potential health effects, or to obtain EPA and CDC guidelines on reducing infection risks from Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants, contact the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Source Water Assessment: Based on current hydrogeologic data and nearby land usage information, the department has designated a low-risk status for this water system's source protection. Low risk indicates that most protective measures are already implemented, or that the natural hydrogeology provides sufficient protection that additional measures would have minimal impact on safety.

For additional source water assessment documentation, please contact the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ).

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