FAQ - What happens if my well is contaminated?

Upon request, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), EPA, and San Juan Basin Health are conducting sampling of household water from wells that are in close proximity to the Animas River that may be influenced by river water. If you have a well used for household water and would like a sample collected, please call the La Plata County Call Center at (970) 385-8700. Residents should not take their own samples; technicians will be sent to sample the water from homes. If discoloration is observed in well water or residents are highly concerned, the EPA will provide drinking water.