Today’s Guests:
On this episode of Water Talk, Paul Dowding, Owner of Water Pro’s breaks down the contaminate radium. Yes, radium is a naturally occurring radioactive metal found in Colorado’s rocks and soil, often leaching into groundwater, particularly in areas with high mineral content. Some Colorado water systems, especially those using groundwater in Southeast Colorado and parts of the Denver Basin, have experienced radium levels exceeding federal and state drinking water limits, including systems in Rocky Ford, Perry Park, and Louviers. Water utilities monitor and treat their water to meet the EPA and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 5 picocuries per liter (pCi/L). Paul also talks about well water. Yes well water contamination Remains a significant issue in Colorado with several types of contaminants linked to environmental factors and human activity. Private well owners are responsible for testing and treating their water, as it is not regulated by the state under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Call Water Pro’s today 303-862-5554 for your free in home water test.

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