Upcoming Events

Alternative Energy Workshop Brochure - Harnessing Your Own Wind and Solar Power!

Join us on the evening of August 12, 2008 for a light dinner and two excellent presentations. Experts John Covert and Ken Regelson will explain how to begin utilizing two abundant renewable energy resources right here in southern Colorado! Pre-registration is due by Monday, August 11 at noon. See brochure for registration form and more details.

Water Information

Due to budget cuts, Extension will no longer be selling water testing kits. However, private well owners can get their water tested through the Colorado Department of Health Water Quality Program. To find out how to get your water tested, please visit the following link.

http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/lr/Water/Index.htm

Click on the link entitled, "Water Testing Packages for Private Well Owners." Since uranium and arsenic are common contaminants in El Paso County, experts recommend the General Colorado Package for wells that have never been tested before.

To find out more about drinking water standards and the negative health impacts of drinking water contaminants, please visit the EPA's drinking water website located at the following link.

http://www.epa.gov/safewater/contaminants/index.html

If you are only interested in testing your well for bacteria, contact Perpetua Zephirin-Paul at the El Paso County Department of Health and Environment Laboratory for this service:

Phone: (719) 578-3120

Fax: (719) 575-8633

Email: perpetuazephirin@epchealth.org

Office: 301 S Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Water Workshop PowerPoint Presentations

Colorado Water Fact Sheets

CSU Water Quality Interpretation Tool

Drought and Fire Resources

North Dakota State University Extension Service Treatment Systems for Household Water Supplies