Recent flooding may have affected private wells and cisterns throughout the area. Floodwater can introduce contaminants that may make the water unsafe to drink. Boiling water will not remove all contaminants that may be present after a flood.
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Construction Services Division and Water Quality and Remediation Division encourage residents with private systems that have been impacted by floodwaters to use bottled water or another safe source of drinking water until the equipment can be evaluated and tested. Please note that Tribal staff are prioritizing assistance for residents whose drinking water systems have been directly impacted by flooding. Turnaround times may vary. Residents are encouraged to shock their system prior to bacteria testing if possible.

For questions regarding wells, cisterns, pumphouses, or septic systems affected by flooding, please contact:
Gavin Martinez, Housing Department Director Phone: (970) 563-2723 Email: gmartinez@southernute-nsn.gov
Danny Abeyta, Construction Services Division Head Phone: (970) 553-9268 Email: dabeyta@southernute-nsn.gov
For questions regarding water quality testing, please contact:
James Evangelisti – Water Quality Scientist II Phone: (970) 563-2222 Email: jevangelisti@southernute-nsn.gov
Katie Cranfill – Water Quality Program Manager
Phone: (970) 563-2805 Email: kcranfill@southernute-nsn.gov