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can help us ensure that quality finished water is delivered to your homes. In addition, the source water assessment results provide a starting point for developing a source water protection plan. Potential sources of contamination in our source water area are listed on the next page.

Please contact us to learn more about what you can do to help protect your drinking water sources, any questions about the Drinking Water Quality Report, to learn more about our system, or to attend scheduled public meetings. We want you, our valued customers, to be informed about the services we provide and the quality water we deliver to you every day.

Our Water Sources

Sources (Water Type - Source Type)

DEVILS CANYON (Surface Water-Intake) CHICAGO CREEK INTAKE (Surface Water-Intake)

Potential Source(s) of Contamination

EPA Superfund Sites, EPA Hazardous Waste Generators, EPA Chemical Inventory/Storage

Sites, Aboveground, Underground and Leaking Storage Tank Sites, Solid Waste Sites, Existing/ Abandoned Mine Sites, Other Facilities, Commercial/Industrial/Transportation, Low Intensity

Residential, Deciduous Forest, Evergreen Forest, Mixed Forest, Septic Systems, Road Miles

Terms and Abbreviations

• Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) − The highest level of a contaminant allowed in drinking water.

• Treatment Technique (TT) − A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Health-Based − A violation of either a MCL or TT.

• Non-Health-Based − A violation that is not a MCL or TT.

Action Level (AL) − The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment and other regulatory requirements.

• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) − The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG)

− The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) − The level of a drinking water disinfectant, below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

• Violation (No Abbreviation) − Failure to meet a Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulation.

Formal Enforcement Action (No Abbreviation) − Escalated action taken by the State (due to the risk to public health, or number or severity of violations) to bring a non-compliant water system back into compliance.

• Variance and Exemptions (V/E) − Department permission not to meet a MCL or treatment technique under certain conditions.

Gross Alpha (No Abbreviation) − Gross alpha particle activity compliance value. It includes radium-226, but excludes radon 222, and uranium.

• Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) − Measure of the radioactivity in water.

• Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) − Measure of the clarity or cloudiness of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the typical person.

• Compliance Value (No Abbreviation) –Single or calculated value used to determine if regulatory contaminant level (e.g. MCL) is met. Examples of calculated values are the 90th Percentile, Running Annual Average (RAA) and Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA).

• Average (x-bar) − Typical value. Range (R) − Lowest value to the highest value.

• Sample Size (n) − Number or count of values (i.e. number of water samples collected).

• Parts per million = Milligrams per liter (ppm = mg/L) − One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

• Parts per billion = Micrograms per liter (ppb = ug/L) − One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

• Not Applicable (N/A) – Does not apply or not available.

Level 1 Assessment – A study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

Level 2 Assessment – A very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.

Detected Contaminants

IDAHO SPRINGS CITY OF routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The following table(s) show all detections found in the period of January in the

1 to December 31, 2022 unless otherwise noted.

The State of Colorado requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. Therefore, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one-year-old. Violations and Formal Enforcement Actions, if any, are reported in the next section of this report.

Note: Only detected contaminants sampled within the last 5 years appear in this report. If no tables appear in this section, then no contaminants were detected in the last round of monitoring.

The City of Idaho Springs has done well on Lead and Copper testing and has been placed on reduced monitoring (every 3 years). The next sampling occurs in 2024. These results are for 2021.

Metropolitan Districts

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District of Clear Creek County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms.

Eligible electors of the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Cameron Marlin Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District 98 12th Avenue, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 303.567.4822

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Friday from 6:30am to 7:45pm and Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on February 24, 2023 (not less than 67 days before the election).

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, April 25, 2023.

Legal Notice No. CCC546

First Publication: February 16, 2023 erosion of natural deposits

Arsenic: while your drinking water meets the EPA’s standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. The EPA’s standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. The EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.

Nitrate: Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant, you should ask advice from your health care provider.

Fluoride: This is an alert about your drinking water and a cosmetic dental problem that might affect children under nine years of age. At low levels, fluoride can help prevent cavities, but children drinking water containing more than 2 parts per million (ppm) of fluoride may develop cosmetic discoloration of their permanent teeth (dental fluorosis). The drinking water provided by your community water system has a fluoride concentration above 2 parts per million (ppm), but below 4 parts per million (ppm). Dental fluorosis, in its moderate or severe forms, may result in a brown staining and/or pitting of the permanent teeth. This problem occurs only in developing teeth, before they erupt from the gums. Children under nine years of age should be provided with alternative sources of drinking water or water that has been treated to remove the fluoride to avoid the possibility of staining and pitting of their permanent teeth. You may also want to contact your dentist about proper use by young children of fluoride-containing products. Older children and adults may safely drink the water.

Drinking water containing more than 4 parts per million (ppm) of fluoride (the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s drinking water standard) can increase your risk of developing bone disease. Your drinking water does not contain more than 4 parts per million (ppm) of fluoride, but we’re required to notify you when we discover that the fluoride levels in your drinking water exceed 2 parts per million (ppm) because of this cosmetic dental problem. For more information, please contact us. Some home water treatment units are also available to remove fluoride from drinking water. To learn more about available home water treatment units, you may call NSF International at (1-877-8-NSFHELP).

Secondary Contaminants** ground referencing at the appropriate time;

**Secondary standards are non-enforceable guidelines for contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects (such as skin, or tooth discoloration) or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor, or color) in drinking water.

11. Developing and coordinating a final selection process with the County Manager, including interviews with County Manager and staff, County tours, and interaction with employees and community members;

12. Conducting all background and reference checks on the final candidate(s); and,

13. Providing timely notification and any necessary follow up and feedback to all candidates not selected for the position.

To review the entire Request-for-Bid conditions and requirements, please visit our County website: •http://www.co.clear-creek.co.us/bids.aspx

Please address questions and submittals in writing to:

Brian Bosshardt County Manager’s Office 405 Argentine Street P.O. Box 2000 Georgetown, CO 80444 (303) 679-2490 bbosshardt@clearcreekcounty.us

The deadline for submittal is 12:00 p.m. local time, March 6, 2023.

Legal Notice No. CCC559

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLORADO 405 Argentine, PO Box 367 Georgetown CO 80444 303-569-0820

Plaintiff(s): LEL ENTERPRISES, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company

Defendant(s): ROBERT E ALMON; LEONA C ALMON; THE LOBO OIL COMPANY; WILLARD NICOLL; RAYMOND NICOLL; RACHEL UTTERBACK; EVA E. ROBINSON; LEONARD E. DEROECK, SR.; FLORENCE E. DEROECK; ROBERT HARRIS; and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice 2023 REQUEST FOR BID

CREEK COUNTY EXECUTIVE SEARCH & RECRUITMENT –CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Clear Creek County is seeking competitive bids from qualified executive search and recruitment firms to conduct a national search leading to the selection of a new Chief Information Officer.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO), under general direction of the County Manager, optimizes the use of technology in the County in order to fulfill the Board of County Commissioners’ (BoCC) priorities and goals. The CIO is responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of information technology operations and implementing the County’s applicable policies and directives. The position evaluates and advises the County Manager and the BoCC on long range technology needs and opportunities and provides clear, succinct and accurate data for related fiscal decision making. The CIO ensures technology-related compliance with state and federal laws, establishes and maintains internal controls, and coordinates and manages the Information Technology budget process. The position currently provides leadership and direction to 2.0 budgeted FTE positions in the Division.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The contractor shall perform all Services described in this section and all obligations set forth in the professional services agreement, attached to this RFB as Exhibit A.

The contractor will conduct a national recruitment (including attracting, interviewing, and hiring) of a Chief Information Officer and assist the County Manager in selecting a qualified candidate, including the following services:

1. Working with the County Manager and Leadership Team to develop characteristics and attributes of the successful candidate, selection criteria, and recruitment process;

2. Developing recruitment strategies and timelines for approval by the County;

3. Developing an accurate and enticing job profile and a custom brochure describing the Chief Information Officer position, the County organization and the community, for approval by the County;

4. Conducting targeted recruitment of qualified and experienced individuals;

5. Marketing the position on a local, regional and national basis (including social media, online job listings, and other appropriate resources);

6. Receiving and processing application materials;

7. Providing initial screening of all applications against the qualifications required in the job description and recommending potential semifinalists and documenting the reasons for not selecting applications;

8. Assisting the County Manager in the selection of semifinalists and finalists;

9. Comply with nondiscrimination provisions established by the EEOC;

10. Conducting credential verification and back-

Case Number:2022CV030021 Div. C Ctrm:

Attorney for Plaintiff: Noah Klug, Atty No. 39163

THE KLUG LAW FIRM, LLC PO Box 6683 Breckenridge CO 80424-6683 Telephone: 970-468-4953 noah@thekluglawfirm.com

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice. This is an action involving real property located in the County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado, described as follows:

Lot 4, Block 150, Town of Georgetown, County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado, as it lies Easterly of the East right-of-way line of the existing county road (formerly U.S. Highway 6 and known as Argentine Street)

Also known as: 1416 Argentine Street, Georgetown Colorado, together with all its appurtenances.

Date: February 9, 2023

Original Signature on file

THE KLUG LAW FIRM LLC

/s/Noah Klug Noah Klug

Attorney for Plaintiff

Legal Notice No. CCC552

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication March 16, 2023

Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of MARJORIE PARR SCANLON, aka MARJORIE P. SCANLON,, deceased

Case Number: 2023PR030004

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Clear Creek County, Colorado on or before June 09, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Julie H. Shero

Personal Representative 32186 Castle Court, 301 Evergreen, Colorado 80439

Legal Notice No. CCC541

First publication: February 09, 2023

Last publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Clear Creek Courant pling requirements.

In Colorado, a space is considered contaminated if meth residue is detected at levels above 0.5 micrograms per 15.5 square inches. e threshold is based on a child being exposed for a long period inside a home.

“It was really established for the worst-case exposure, which would be a toddler living 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in a contaminated home crawling over carpets, putting their hands in their mouth, doing all of those things,” said Van Dyke, now a professor at Colorado School of Public Health.

But public restrooms are a far different setting than one’s living room.

Nonporous tiled oors and countertops make it easy to wipe o meth residue, which is very water soluble. People don’t spend much time in a public restroom and typically try to avoid touching surfaces to limit the spread of germs.

“So let’s say you touch a surface, you wash your hands before you leave. You’ve generally washed the vast majority of meth o of yourself even if you were exposed,” he said.

“ ere’s really low opportunity for exposure.” resholds requiring a space to decontaminate detected meth residue vary per state, with some states having much higher limits than Colorado. In Wyoming, for example, the threshold requiring decontamination is set at 1.5 micrograms, according to a 2019 review by e International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. But few, if any, have standards set for public spaces.

Even so, libraries are being held to an “inappropriate” standard not designed to measure meth exposure in public settings.

“ e only standard they have is one that’s inappropriate, and from a risk-management perspective, their only real recourse is to clean it up to that one standard that exists,” Van Dyke said.

At the libraries in Boulder, Littleton and Englewood, meth residue that exceeded the state’s threshold was detected in the exhaust ducts in the bathrooms and on bathroom surfaces. Cleanup will cost tens of thousands. Englewood received an estimate of $38,000 to $45,000 for state contractors to decontaminate the library, according to an email sent to its sta . Boulder’s bill is tallying $105,000 so far, with an additional $68,000 in cleaning costs expected.

Colorado’s threshold is used for all spaces where meth is detected, but it was designed around longer exposure times, speci cally where someone is exposed to that level of meth for 24 hours, then reduced by 25 as a safeguard for toddlers, said Dr. Karin Pacheco, an allergist and occupational medicine expert at National Jewish Health.

“And that’s the case for most of these government levels — there is a protection factor built in to account for the more vulnerable people who may be exposed,” Pacheco said. “We need to look at where it’s being used and make sure that that usage is reduced, but the actual exposure itself, it’s unlikely to be harmful.”

Symptoms after being exposed to meth for a short period of time can include irritability, jitteriness and a

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fast heart rate. For kids, symptoms will likely be more severe.

Tests are limited in what they reveal — meth contamination could be present for long periods of time before it’s ever detected. Like in air ducts, for example.

“Exhaust vents really show what’s been in the air for a week, two weeks,” Pacheco said. “It doesn’t tell you the time of the exposure.” is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. e Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

Libraries found needles, white rocks, bag of meth ere’s no state regulation that requires public spaces to be tested regularly for meth, so testing won’t happen unless there is reason to believe meth is being used in a speci c area.

At Boulder Public Library, the rst to close for cleanup, sta suspected drugs were being used inside the restrooms at the main branch downtown for months.

Incident reports e Sun obtained under the Colorado Open Records Act show that 19 people were banned from the library for 364 days under drug-related suspensions last year — with most of them in November and December with seven suspensions respectively.

Burned aluminum foil was found in the stall Dec. 1. On six separate occasions that month, sta complained of a strong chemical smell coming from a stall where someone was inside. Library workers heard people discussing drugs in the bathroom stalls.

Last January, police found a woman inside a bathroom stall with a needle in her arm and three other syringes with meth in them, reports from the library show. Six months later, a patron told the library’s security that they needed help and turned in a bag of meth.

In September, someone reported that drugs were being used in the second- oor men’s bathroom and guards said they started experiencing symptoms from the smoke and fumes. Sta closed the restrooms, but the person left the library before employees could issue a suspension.

Similar problems were reported in Englewood, where last July, workers and patrons saw a man using a small, white tube to snort a white powdery substance o a table in the back of the computer lab. In September, the city’s library sta found a pile of burned tin foil, a capped syringe and a plastic capsule of saline inside a handicap bathroom stall. Sta also found a backpack with needles and drugs inside the lobby, where security footage showed a man and a woman using the drugs minutes earlier.

More than once, patrons slipped sta notes saying that they believed drugs were being used in the men’s bathroom.

Less than a month before shutting down, a patron said he found what he thought was “a cooking kit.” Inside the small, black zippered case, there were several blades, a small plastic tube and a few small white rocks.

Days later, a nurse visiting the library advised workers to shut down the bathrooms because two people had been smoking fentanyl in the men’s room and the smoke was at dangerous levels.