Dear Residents,
As you are aware, the District is experiencing elevated levels of Radium 226/228 in the water.
The Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), as set by the State, is 5 pCi/L. Radium is tested on a quarterly basis. If the average of the prior four quarters is above 5 pCi/L, we are in violation of health department regulations and required to notify all residents.
The 2021 fourth quarter Radium level is 7.6 pCi/L and the four quarter average is 6.28 pCi/L.
Our Water Operator is communicating regularly with the engineering firm JDS Hydro regarding treatment options and estimated cost. The Board and JDS Hydro have agreed that HMO filtration is the most viable treatment option for the District. The biggest obstacle continues to be the disposal of the radium waste. The Board is exploring several options for disposal. Designing and implementing a treatment solution is a lengthy process. The District is in compliance with Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) requirements for reporting, planning and implementing a solution to the radium violation. The Board is working diligently to rectify the problem as quickly and cost effectively as possible. Thank you for your patience.
For more information on Radium in our area, see the article published on November 29, 2021 in the Gazette. This link will also be available on the Teller County Water website.
Colorado Radium Levels in Drinking Tap Water Highest in Nation
Please visit https://tellerwater1.com/ for updates. Should you have any questions or concerns,
you may contact the office at (719) 687-0761 or email tellerwater@gmail.com. Questions and comments are also addressed at the monthly Board meetings, which are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM, 212 S Chestnut Street, Woodland Park.
Sincerely,
Teller Admin Team
Lisa Rector & Nicole Rucker
Distributed 12-3-2021 Important Information About Your Drinking Water