Boulder initiates well water fix

The City of Boulder is working with an engineering firm to remedy a potential source of contamination of one of the wells used for drinking water. 

The source of potential contamination is surface water from an irrigation ditch that was moved too close to Well several years ago, according to Director of Public Works Dennis Wortman. 

The possible contaminants are micro-particulates, which are not bacteria or viruses, and those have the potential to leach into the groundwater, said Council member Michael “Bear” Taylor when the issue was discussed at the Oct. 19 City Council meeting.