Land, Air and Water Quality

Boil Water Advisory

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment may issue a boil water advisory if the community’s water has, or could have, germs that can make you sick.

Learn more about what to do during a boil water advisory.
Boil water advisory for retail food facilities.

If a boil water advisory has been issued, you should use bottled water or boil tap water for:

• Drinking
• Preparing or cooking food
• Ice
• Dishwashing
• Brushing Teeth
• Infant Formula (allow water to cool after boiling)
• Other considerations

Boiling Tap Water

If bottled water is not available, bring water to a full rolling boil for 1 minute (at elevations above 6,500 feet, boil for 3 minutes). After boiling, allow the water to cool before use.

Boil Water Advisory Resources and Links

How to make water safe in an emergency- Instructions

Water Testing Kits

Water testing kits are available at this department. Kits test for bacteriological agents.

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