Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE), in partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is offering free well water testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of chemicals linked to long-term health risks.
PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals that exist in our environment. Long-term exposure to PFAS may cause certain health effects, including high cholesterol, immune system problems, negative pregnancy outcomes, and an increased risk of kidney cancer.
One way people can be exposed to PFAS is through their drinking water. For those drinking water from a private well, testing is available through the PFAS Testing and Assistance Program (PFAS TAP) at no cost. Some participants may also qualify for a free water filter that removes PFAS and other common contaminants. Testing helps identify and minimize exposure to PFAS in the area and develop recommendations on PFAS contamination. This program is available while supplies last.
A public meeting will be held at PDPHE (Third Floor Conference Room C, 101 W. 9th St., Pueblo, Colorado 81003) on May 7, 2025, from 6–8 p.m. to answer questions and share more information about PFAS, the testing program, and other well water quality concerns.
Participants with elevated PFAS levels will be educated on ways to reduce exposure, such as using a water filter.
Apply for free PFAS testing: bit.ly/CO-TAP
Register for the public meeting: bit.ly/TAP-meeting
More information
- PFAS TAP: bit.ly/CO-TAP-Learn-More
- PFAS in Colorado: cdphe.colorado.gov/pfas
- PFAS and your health: bit.ly/pfas-health
- Health questions: Contact 303-692-2606 or [email protected]
- PFAS TAP questions: Contact 303-906-8052 or [email protected]
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