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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 a Morgan County acreage, a well permit has conditions
A domestic well permit on rural Morgan County land usually comes with limits on what the water may be used for, set by the state water agency.
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On the Eagle River, the fishing rules change from one stretch to the next
The Eagle River is a productive trout fishery on Colorado's Quality Waters list, but limits and rules differ by river segment, so anglers should read the regulations for the exact stretch they fish.
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Phillips septic work starts with NCHD
Out on the Phillips County plains, a septic permit from NCHD is required for any new system or repair on property off city sewer.
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Pitkin County's rivers feed both sides of the Continental Divide
The Roaring Fork and Fryingpan rivers rise in Pitkin County, and some of that water is moved by tunnel under the Continental Divide to communities east of the mountains.
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Pueblo County septic work needs a permit before repair
An onsite wastewater permit comes before you build or repair a Pueblo County septic system, not after.
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Some Adams County projects need stormwater review before work starts
Some construction projects need stormwater review before grading, right-of-way, or building permits can move ahead.
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Some Adams County wells come with Denver Basin limits
A Denver Basin well permit in Adams County can limit which aquifer, how much water, and what uses the parcel is allowed.
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Some Arapahoe County wells draw from the Denver Basin
Many Arapahoe wells draw Denver Basin groundwater, and the permit can cap irrigation, livestock, homes, or pumping even when water exists.
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Some El Paso County septic systems need operation and maintenance records
Some El Paso County septic systems get smaller setbacks because advanced treatment must keep working — so they carry maintenance records.
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Some Weld well-water concerns have a VOC screening route
Weld County's lab offers a VOC screen for well-water households with water-quality concerns tied to nearby oil and gas activity.
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Stormwater in Jeffco is part of water quality
In unincorporated Jeffco, runoff from your driveway or yard is a water-quality matter, so grading and paving jobs come with rules.
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The High Line Canal runs through Arapahoe County, but it is not a backyard water source
The historic High Line Canal is an irrigation and recreation corridor through Arapahoe County, not a water supply that comes with a nearby home.
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The reservoirs around Leadville are part of a big water project
Twin Lakes and Turquoise Lake are tied into the federal Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, which moves and stores water for use downstream.
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Water supply can be part of El Paso County land review
In El Paso County, water supply review can be part of land development, so a divided or rezoned parcel may need a reviewed supply, not just nearby water.
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Weld floodplain work can need different permit paths
Weld floodplain work follows one of two permit paths, with minor swaps and larger site changes landing in different review lanes.
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Wetlands can shape El Paso County development review
A wetland on your El Paso County parcel can reshape site layout, easements, and permitting long before you break ground.
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Wildfire can change El Paso County well and septic safety
After a wildfire near El Paso County homes, a well may need testing and a damaged septic system should go out of use until checked.
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A Jeffco building permit can need water and sewer proof
Some Jeffco building projects need a signed certificate proving where water and wastewater will come from before the permit moves.
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A Larimer County septic transfer can lead to repair homework
Larimer's septic transfer review can flag a system that needs repair or replacement, with real effects on a sale's timing, cost, and who pays.
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A Logan County well permit is not a water-quality test
A Logan County well permit covers construction and use, not water safety, so testing the tap is a separate task for the owner.
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A new Logan County well is a state permit question
A new, replacement, or existing well runs through the state water agency, even when the building project also goes through Logan County.
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A well in Hinsdale County is not a promise of unlimited water
Many Hinsdale County properties rely on wells, but a well permit comes with conditions and limits set by the state, not the seller.
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Adams County construction BMPs need checks after weather
Erosion controls on an Adams County site need regular checks and another look after rain or snowmelt, when a working BMP can quietly fail.
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Arapahoe County flood map changes have a formal path
A flood map line moves only through formal FEMA action like a LOMA, LOMR, or physical map revision, never an informal correction.
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