The Environmental Health Department does not issue or keep records of private well permits and water rights.  For information on private well permits, regulations, or water rights please contact the office of the State Engineer or call 303-866-3447. 

Eagle County does not have laboratory facilities to test residential well water.  Private well owners are responsible for the quality and safety of their own well water.  We recommend private well owners have their water tested for bacteria annually.  A list of state-certified laboratories for testing is provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.  The Eagle River Water and Sanitation District is the closest local facility providing private water testing. We also recommend the following links to help you learn about your private well:

     •  Wellowner.org 

     •  Drinking Water from Household Wells 

     •  Water Systems Council: The wellcare® Program