Well Water Resources
Resources for private well owners in Evergreen, Conifer, Pine, Bailey, Golden and nearby Colorado foothills communities. Use these guides to understand your results—then use the Self-Check or schedule a $59 water evaluation for expert recommendations.
Start Here (Most Common Next Steps)
Not sure where to start? Use the Self-Check if you’re noticing odor, staining, sediment, or other changes. If you already have a lab report and want plain-English next steps, use the free analysis option. If you want onsite screening and recommendations tailored to your home, schedule a $59 water evaluation.
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Well Owner Responsibilities
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Water Quality Sampling & Testing
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Common Well Water Problems in Colorado
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Water Treatment Solutions
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How to Use These Resources
Living in Colorado's foothills and mountain communities means relying on private wells for your home's water. Understanding your well system, common local contaminants, and proper testing is key to safe, healthy water for your family.
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🏠 Well Owner Responsibilities
As a private well owner in Colorado, you are responsible for:
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Regular water testing: At least annually for bacteria, nitrates, and other local risks.
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Well construction & maintenance: Ensure your well is properly built and maintained by certified professionals.
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Record keeping: Maintain records of maintenance, repairs, and water quality results.
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Professional support: Work with Colorado State Certified professionals for major repairs or installations.
Pro Tip: Create a well maintenance log to track all testing, repairs, and maintenance activities.
🔬 Water Quality Sampling & Testing
Test your well water at least once a year, and also after:
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Major weather events (floods, droughts)
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Well repairs or pump replacements
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Noticing changes in taste, odor, or appearance
Water Testing Options:
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Healthy Home Evaluation - Bacteria, TDS, Iron, Nitrates, Hardness, & Chlorine when applicable
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Trusted Testing Partners: SimpleLab Certified Laboratories or Colorado Water Analytics
⚠️ Common Well Water Problems in Colorado
Contaminant | Source or Issue | EPA/State Protection Limit | Health Standard | Source of Health Standard | Heath Effects |
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Coliform Bacteria | Surface contamination, well integrity | Zero | Zero | All sources agree No Bacteria Allowed | Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fever |
Fluoride | Naturally occurring in local geology | 4.0 mg/L | < 0.7 mg/L | U.S. Public Health Service | Bone Disease and Tooth Staining or Pitting |
Hard Water | High calcium & magnesium | 342 - 1,059 mg/L | < 500 mg/L - TDS | EPA Secondary Maximum Contamination Level (SMCL) | Heart Disease, Kidney Stones, Plumbing Issues |
Hydrogen Sulfide | Decaying organic matter, sulfate-reducing bacteria | No Limit Set | < 1.0 mg/L | EPA Secondary Maximum Contamination Level (SMCL) | Rotten Egg Smell; Corrosive Issues in Plumbing |
Iron | Local geology, well construction | 14 mg/L | < 0.3 mg/L | EPA Secondary Maximum Contamination Level (SMCL) | Digestive Track Issues, Fainting, Plumbing Issues |
Lead | Plumbing, old pipes | 0.01 mg/L | Zero | EPA Maximum Contamination Level Goal (MCLG) | Harm to Brain & Nervous System |
Manganese | Naturally occurring in local geology | 0.3 mg/L | < 0.05 mg/L | EPA Secondary Maximum Contamination Level (SMCL) | Harm to Brain & Nervous System |
Nitrates | Septic systems, Fertilizer | 10 mg/L | < 0.14 mg/L | EWG - recommended health guideline | Death to Infants |
Radon | Naturally occurring in local geaology | 300 pCi/L EPA - 1999 Purposed MCL | Zero | EPA Maximum Contamination Level Goal (MCLG) | Increased Risk of Cancer |
Uranium | Naturally occurring in local geology | 0.03 mg/L | Zero | EPA Maximum Contamination Level Goal (MCLG) | Increased Risk of Cancer |
💧 Water Treatment Solutions
Every water problem has a solution. Our recommended systems include:
Excalibur Water Systems (Well Water Solutions)
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Customized to your water’s unique needs
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Proven performance
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Comprehensive filtration
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Advanced filtration technology
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Eco-friendly operation
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Reliable and long-lasting
Halo Water Systems (Municipal Water Solutions)
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Designed for common municipal water needs
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Proven performance
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Focused whole house removal of disinfection byproducts
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Advanced condition technology for Hard Water
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Maintenance Free Eco-friendly operation
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Reliable and long-lasting
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