Drinking Water Quality
The Eagle River Water & Sanitation District (District) and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority (Authority) are public water systems regulated under the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Congress passed the SDWA in 1974 to protect public health in the United States by regulation of public drinking water supplies. The Act authorized the EPA to establish safe standards of purity and required all owners or operators of public water systems to comply with primary (health-related) standards. The SDWA has strict regulations for monitoring, reporting, and customer notification in the event of a violation of drinking water standards. The SDWA is enforced by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
The District and Authority are committed to providing safe, reliable and affordable drinking water to their customers. Efforts are continuously made to protect and improve source water, keep current with and use advanced drinking water treatment technologies, and use innovative approaches for the management of water operations and water resources. Overall, the District and Authority strive to effectively integrate drinking water source protection, treatment, and distribution in order to protect public health and the environment. On an annual basis, public water systems must provide a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which details the quality of their drinking water. For more information about your drinking water, see Understanding My Drinking Water and the District or Authority CCR .