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New Public Water System Capacity Planning

New Public Water System Capacity Planning Manual

NOTE:  The inventory and chemical analysis form attachments on pages 43-59 of the manual have been revised since the manual was initially issued.  Please use the links provided below to obtain the current required forms.

1. Attachment 1 - Construction Approval Flow Chart  (21.77KB)

2. Attachment 2 - Construction Approval Application  (63.54KB)

3. Attachment 3 - 100 Year Flood Plain Certification (24.2KB)

4. Attachment 4 - Inventory Form (129.29KB)

5. Attachment 5 - Chemical Analysis State Reporting Forms

   • Bacteriological - TCR

   • Inorganics

   • Nitrate/Nitrite  (166.13 KB)  

   • Corrosivity  (144.26 KB)

   • Radionuclides (184.47 KB)  

   • Organic Chemicals  (133.28 KB)

   • Microscopic Particulate Analysis (MPA) (91.58 KB)

6. Attachment 6 - Financial Reporting Forms  

The following documents may also be useful in designing a new public water system.  

Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations 

Design criteria for potable water systems

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