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Boil Water Advisory Information

‼️Public Notice:‼️

If you are in areas impacted by flood waters and have a water well or septic please take note of the following:

  1. Boil Water Advisory
  2. Document related to septic systems in flooded areas.

Water Quality Department

Mission Statement

“Our mission is to provide efficient, effective, and reliable water and wastewater programs, while meeting or exceeding state and federal environmental quality regulations. We are committed to the protection of public health and safety, with respect to the natural environment, while reaffirming all people’s right to safe drinking water.”

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Objectives

The Water Quality Department works hand in hand with the Archuleta County Public Health Department to ensure the the health and safety of residents by providing testing, monitoring and solutions, in both public and private waters. Working with a variety of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, known as (OWTS), as well as pools, spas and area hot springs, the Department’s knowledgeable staff are here to help and educate the public.

Access to the Old System for Permits

We are entering a transitional phase regarding access of previously issued On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) permits from San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) and new permits issued through Archuleta County Water Quality (ACWQ). 
   
For previously issued permits from SJBPH and ACWQ , please email your request to Water Quality.  We will then send you the requested information.

We are transitioning to a new internal system and hope to have an external public search sometime in the near future.   Please email any questions or concerns to Water Quality.

Online Applications

OWTS Permit Application

ACWQ Payment Portal

ACWQ OWTS Installers License Application

Transfer of Title Application

Other Helpful Information:

OWTS Document Center

Disaster Recovery Guide

File a Complaint

Contact Us

Water Quality Manager

Kevin Torrez

Office: 970-264-8342
Cell: 970-507-1366
Email Kevin Torrez
Book Appt. with Kevin

Water Quality Specialist

Danielle Brower

Office: 970-264-8343
Cell: 970-398-6097
Email Danielle Brower
Book Appt. with Danielle

Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm

1122 Hwy. 84
P.O. Box 1507
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Email documents and forms here

Quick Links

  1. Regulation 43 (CO OWTS Regulations)
  2. Archuleta County OWTS Regulations
  3. Water Quality Fee Schedule
  4. CDPHE Water Quality
  5. Planning Department
  6. Disaster Recovery Guide

CDPHE does not endorse specific laboratories or testing kits, but wanted to give people the options we are aware of.

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