Quick Facts:

Source:
Blue Mesa Reservoir/Gunnison River
Plant Capacity:  27 MGD (million gallons per day)
Demand:  5 MGD in winter and 15 MGD in summer 

Disinfection:
Your tap water contains chloramines.  Chloramines are used as a disinfectant to protect water from the treatment plant to your tap.  If you own fish, read more information on our disinfection process HERE.

Fluoridation:
Your tap water is fluoridated.  Fluoride is added to your water at levels recommended by The American Dental Association to protect tooth enamel from cavities.

Hardness:
Your tap water has an average Hardness of approximately 110 milligrams per liter (mg/l) or 6.5 grains per gallon (GPG).  The concentrations can fluctuate from 80 mg/l or 5 GPG in the summer up to 140 mg/l or 8 GPG in the winter.

Important links:

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
www.cdphe.state.co.us

Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov/safewater

American Water Works Association
www.drinktap.org  

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