Colorado private well water

Lead in Colorado private well water

Colorado private well water: Lead Common limit 15 ppb EPA action level; no safe level for children.

State-specific guide for interpreting results in private wells. uranium, nitrate, hardness.

What to do

Use certified filtered or bottled water for drinking and cooking until plumbing and treatment are evaluated.

Treatment options

  • NSF-certified lead filter
  • Reverse osmosis
  • Plumbing replacement

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Educational guidance only. Always confirm important decisions with a certified laboratory, local health department, qualified water treatment professional, or clinician.