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Water Quality

Water Quality

FOUNTAIN'S WATER
The City of Fountain receives its watersupply from surface water stored in Pueblo Reservoir and ground water from four (4) city-owned wells, located in downtown Fountain. The water industry is highly-regulated and requires routine testing and sampling of water sources and distribution points to ensure Fountain routinely tests its water at every source: wells; connections to other water systems; connections to the Fountain Valley Authority (the treatment plant that treats the water delivered from the Pueblo Reservoir); and throughout its water distribution system. Water samples are obtained by Colorado State Certified Water Operators according to standard sampling protocols and tested by certified laboratories. safe drinking water is delivered to the communities it serves.

PFAS IN FOUNTAIN

In October 2015, the City of Fountain shut down its wells when Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) were discovered. During that time, the city provided water to the community sourced solely from Pueblo Reservoir, where PFAS is not detected.

In June 2018, the City of Fountain began treating groundwater with the Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) treatment units provided by the United States Air Force. GAC is a proven, effective, treatment method for removing PFAS.  Fountain continues to operate these treatment units and is committed to ensuring that water entering into its drinking water system tests at non-detectable levels (less than 2 parts per trillion). 


WATER TREATMENT FACILITY - COMING SOON!

The City of Fountain is collaborating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the design and planned construction of a comprehensive groundwater treatment plant.

The facility will connect the existing GAC treated well systems and two (currently) inoperable wells to a new treatment system to continue providing safe, treated drinking water to residents and businesses.

 

The City of Fountain delivers approximately5 million gallons of water per day to its customers. Water quality is monitored water quality and contaminant levels.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Act mandates that all water providers meet water standards established by Federal and State agencies. daily and samples are examined numerous times throughout the year to test

Fountain publishes an annual Water Quality/Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) in conjunction with posting at several public locations regarding water monitoring results per requirements established by the EPA. This report is designed to educate Fountain's residents about the quality of water and services being provided. The Report lists various tests completed by the Water Department related to contaminants, micro-biological contaminants, organic contaminants, non-regulated substances, and Fluoride. 


Each year the report is published for the previous year in order to show yearly totals (i.e. 2018 data is produced and circulated to the public by July 2019).