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Water and land
Wells and water rights, septic and rural land, mineral rights, and what it really means to own ground in a place where water is its own kind of property.
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On the Colorado River near Rifle, a simple clean-drain-dry habit keeps boating great
The Colorado River through Garfield County is a beloved place to boat and paddle. After officials confirmed an adult zebra mussel near Rifle in late 2025, the easy clean-drain-dry routine and boat inspections are what keep these waters healthy.
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On the Crowley County plains, a well permit comes with limits
A rural well in Crowley County is governed by a state permit that spells out what the water may be used for, and 'has a well' is not the same as unlimited water.
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Out here, a well permit is not a promise of unlimited water
A domestic well in rural Montezuma County comes with permit conditions and limits, and in dry country the supply is worth checking before you count on it.
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Park County is headwaters country, and much of its water serves cities far away
The South Platte River takes shape in Park County's South Park basin, and large reservoirs here store water that is delivered to the Denver metro area downstream.
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Some of Boulder County's tap water starts on the other side of the Divide
Many northern Front Range communities, including parts of Boulder County, receive some of their water from the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, which moves water under the Continental Divide to the eastern slope.
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The Eagle River runs two very different rafting trips, so pick the one that fits your group
The Eagle River offers splashy, family-friendly water on the Lower Eagle and a short, steep stretch of harder rapids near Dowd Junction, so it pays to match the section to your crew before you launch.
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The Gunnison River through Black Canyon has special fishing rules
Black Canyon's Gunnison River uses artificial flies or lures only, keeps rainbow trout catch-and-release, and closes fishing for 200 yards below Crystal Dam.
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Turquoise Lake has boat ramps, campgrounds, and required boat inspections
Turquoise Lake near Leadville is a developed Forest Service recreation area with boat ramps and campgrounds, and trailered or motorized boats need a Colorado aquatic nuisance species inspection.
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Weld County private wells have a county water-testing route
A private well skips the testing a public system gets, so Weld County's public-health lab offers a local route to check its water.
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A Boulder County private well starts with a state permit record
A private well's rules live in a state permit, not a county file, so look it up through the Division of Water Resources first.
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A Jeffco OWTS permit can bring a well-water test
Adding or repairing a septic system on a well-served Jeffco property can require a raw well-water test for bacteria and nitrate before approval.
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A Jeffco septic use permit does not approve the well
A Jeffco septic use permit inspects only the wastewater system; it never checks whether the well yields enough safe water, so test that separately.
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A Larimer County well permit can limit outdoor use
A well permit, not the parcel size, sets how the water may be used, so read it before planning gardens, livestock, or outdoor watering.
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A Weld County floodplain check starts with the map, not the yard
Check a Weld County parcel on the official flood hazard maps before you build or make an offer, not by eyeballing the yard.
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Adams County private well water should be tested by a certified lab
A private well in Adams County is unregulated and yours to test; clear water proves nothing without a certified-lab result.
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Adams County septic work starts with the Health Department
Septic work in Adams County runs through the Health Department, which reviews the design and permits installs, repairs, and use.
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An Adams County private well starts with a state permit
A private well in Adams County runs on a state permit; search Colorado Division of Water Resources records before you rely on one.
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An Arapahoe County private well starts with a state permit record
An Arapahoe County private well is a state water-rights record, not just a pump, and the permit decides what the water may be used for.
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An El Paso County private well needs water testing homework
A rural El Paso County well can look fine and still need testing; county Public Health runs the checks a private tap deserves.
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Arapahoe stormwater facilities come with maintenance records
A detention pond or rain garden in Arapahoe County carries a recorded maintenance agreement and an O&M manual naming who keeps it working.
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Colorado Springs water comes through a wide utility system
Colorado Springs city water comes through a wide utility system, a different question from a rural well, so confirm the provider for the address.
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Denver lake and stream recreation starts with a water-quality check
Denver samples its streams and most public lakes, but urban runoff means caution is wise in city surface water no matter the latest result.
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Denver storm drains carry runoff without sanitary treatment
Denver storm drains run separate from the sewer, sending street runoff straight toward streams and lakes without any wastewater treatment.
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Denver Water lead filters are a bridge, not a forever fix
Denver Water's free certified filter is for use until six months after a lead service line is replaced, not a permanent stand-in for the pipe.
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