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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that all community water systems provide their customers with an annual water quality report or Consumer Confidence Report. This requirement is part of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, as amended.

The Town of Frederick does not operate its own treatment plant; however, we do purchase treated water from Carter Lake. Under these arrangements, they are the agency that would compile and report the data that EPA requires.

View the annual report for the Town of Frederick. This information is supplied to you to comply with EPA regulation and give information that may be of interest to you about your drinking water. If you have specific questions about the information contained in the report, you should contact Carter Lake at 970-352-3624. If you have general questions about the EPA requirements, you should contact the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Frederick Service Line Inventory Project

Overview

On December 16, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), which strengthen protections against lead in drinking water. The LCRR introduces several new requirements for water systems. The Town of Frederick, in compliance with these regulations, is developing an inventory of service line materials connected to our public water distribution system.

Key Date

Initial Inventory Submission Deadline: October 16, 2024

Service Line Inventory Requirements

All Community Water Systems (CWS) and Non-Transient Non-Community Water Systems (NTNCWS) are required to develop an inventory of service line materials. The inventory must include:

Location Identifier: Address or block
Material Classification: Type of material used in service lines (e.g., lead, galvanized iron, non-lead)
Verification Method: How the material type was determined

Classification of Service Line Materials

Each service line, or portion of the service line where ownership is split, must be categorized as one of the following:

Lead
Galvanized requiring replacement (GRR)
Non-lead
Lead-status unknown

Project Progress

The Town’s Service Line Inventory Project is underway with a focus on the businesses and residents within the Downtown and Evanston areas. We are using our hydro-excavator to visually identify the service line material on both sides of our water meter pit, approximately 3 feet upstream and downstream of the meter. It would save us time and minimize disruption to customers' landscaping if they (the property tenant or owner) could provide information about the water service line material as it enters their buildings. This includes clear photos of piping as it enters the property or builing.

How does this impact you?

A percentage of private service lines in the Frederick Downtown neighborhood cannot be identified based on existing records. These lines were installed before 1988. Town staff are contacting some homes in that neighborhood to participate in the data gathering.

Data gathering will require additional field investigations, including meter pit inspections and potholing (small test pits) to examine service lines. All inspection potholes will be returned to pre-inspection condition. Homeowners will be notified by Public Works staff working on the project.

Approved Field Investigation Methods

To develop a reliable service line inventory, the following methods are approved:

1. Visual Inspection: Inspecting exposed service line pipes with or without excavation.

2. Pipe Surface Tests: Scratch tests, magnet tests, and lead surface swab tests to identify lead presence.

3. Meter Pit Inspections: Inspections at meter pits to verify service line material.

What Happens Next?

Once the service line inventory is complete, all information gathered will be sent to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for compliance. The information provided will indicate what verification process was used, what pipe material was discovered (PVC, Copper, Lead, etc.), and whether or not the findings require the service line to be replaced. The Town of Frederick will also make all information available to the residents through multiple forms of communication.

UPDATE: The Town of Frederick is pleased to report the successful completion of our comprehensive Non-Lead Only Service Line Inventory. After a thorough evaluation, we are pleased to report that our water service lines do not contain lead and are free from lead materials. This is an important step in ensuring the safety and quality of our town's drinking water.

Contact Information

For more information or to request a copy of our service line inventory, please contact:

Frederick Public Works Department

Email Brad Hirter, Water Systems Manager

720.382.5807