PFAS TAP in Gilpin County
PFAS TAP events in Gilpin County
On August 13, 2025, the department and Gilpin County Public Health hosted a public meeting to launch PFAS TAP and share information about the program. Fill out this PFAS TAP public meeting registration form to receive the meeting recording.
Test your well, protect your health!
Well water testing and treatment are the best ways to reduce your exposure and risk of health effects from PFAS and other common well contaminants. Getting your well tested is the first step in determining your well water quality. Many water filters are highly effective at removing PFAS and other common well water contaminants. The PFAS Testing and Assistance Program (PFAS TAP) provides access to both.
Anyone with a private well in Colorado can apply for free PFAS testing, and eligible participants can receive free filters that meet NSF standards for removing PFAS and other common well contaminants from drinking water. Testing helps us identify and minimize exposure to PFAS in the area, and develop recommendations on PFAS contamination. This program is available while supplies last.
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. We’ll post a summary of the results on CDPHE’s website. The summary will not include personal information.
If you are testing your well through PFAS TAP, you can drop your testing kit off at Gilpin County Public Health (15193 Hwy. 119, Black Hawk, CO 80422) anytime during office hours.
Gilpin County Public Health can test your well water for the presence of nitrates, nitrites, and total coliform bacteria and E.coli for a $30.00 fee (cash or check only). Visit the Gilpin County Public Health water testing website to learn how to pick up a sample bottle.
More private well water resources
- Visit the department’s private wells webpage for a list of helpful resources, or visit the private well water and your health webpage to learn more about well water quality and how it impacts your health.
- The Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) provides private well owner education and opportunities for an in-depth individual well assessment.
- Request a copy of the Well Owner’s Guide from wellowner.org to find information on private well water construction, maintenance, and more.
- View the complete PFAS TAP questions and answers document for additional resources.
Contact
Questions about PFAS TAP?
Contact PFAS TAP at 303-906-8052 or cdphe_pfas-tap@state.co.us.
Questions about PFAS and your health?
Contact ToxCall at 303-692-2606 or cdphe_toxcall@state.co.us.