Links

Visit these websites for additional information:

• "Water Smarts: A Homeowner's Guide to Mountain Groundwater"
  Jefferson County Colorado Water Education
  This is a public education booklet created by Jefferson County with the generous assistance of many local, state, federal and private organizations. The booklet focuses on groundwater issues in the fractured bedrock environment typical of Jefferson County, and the Rocky Mountains. Topics discussed include ground water hydrology, water quality, wells, septic systems, water rights, and lifestyle impacts. A "Questions and Answers" section as well as definitions and resources provide additional information. Throughout, you will find references to the Jefferson County Mountain Groundwater Resource Study. This case study gives a "real-world" look at some of the concepts being presented.
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• "Drinking Water Quality and Health" (by P. Kendall)
  Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
  People can survive days, weeks or months without food, but only about four days without water. The body uses water for digestion, absorption, circulation, transporting nutrients, building tissues, carrying away waste and maintaining body temperature.
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• "Drinking Water From Household Wells"
  United States Environmental Protection Agency
  This pamphlet gives you general information about drinking water from home wells (also considered private drinking water sources). It describes types of activities in your area
  that can create threats to your water supply. It also describes problems to look for and offers maintenance suggestions. Sources for more information and help are also listed.
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