Facts/Links

A scenic view of a river flowing through a narrow canyon, surrounded by steep rocky cliffs and some greenery.

Quick Facts

Source​: Blue Mesa Reservoir/Gunnison River
Plant Capacity:  27.6 MGD (million gallons per day)
Demand:  5 MGD in winter and 15 MGD in summer 

Disinfection:

Your tap water contains chloramines.  Chloramines are used as a disinfectant to protect water from the treatment plant to your tap.  If you own fish, read more information on our disinfection process on our treatment page. 

Fluoridation:

Your tap water is NOT fluoridated.  The naturally occurring fluoride concentration ranges from 0.15 to 0.25 mg/l.

Hardness:

Your tap water has an average Hardness of approximately 110 milligrams per liter (mg/l) or 6.5 grains per gallon (GPG).  The concentrations can fluctuate from 80 mg/l or 5 GPG in the summer up to 140 mg/l or 8 GPG in the winter.

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