When returning to your property after a fire, take these steps to ensure your water and wastewater systems are safe to use.
If your drinking water comes from a well:
* Have your well water analyzed to ensure it is not contaminated; power outages can cause pressure loss that allows contamination to enter your water.
* Do not use water from your well to drink, cook or brush your teeth until you receive the test results. You can learn more about water testing at boco.org/watertesting.
* If your well mouth is damaged, hire a professional water restoration service provider.
If your property has a septic system:
* Inspect your septic system for signs of melted pipes, vehicle traffic, or burns and consider having a septic system professional perform an inspection.
* Plans and registrations are available at septicsmart.org.
Safe drinking water:
* If you have doubts about the safety of your water, use bottled water for drinking, cooking or brushing your teeth.
For more information, visit boco.org/WellsWastewaterAfterFire
For more information, including maps, please visit: www.boulderodm.gov
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