GROUNDWATER QUALITY STUDY COMMITTEE

The Groundwater Quality Study Committee seeks to evaluate existing water quality data on nitrates and other potential contaminants, fills data gaps, provides analysis of the data and explores land use and infrastructure planning implications.  Committee responsibilities include engagement in a collaborative study process which includes the following activities:  develop and refine and monitor scope of work and budget; provide input on a request for proposals to conduct the study and consultant selection; provide data for the study process and deliveratres; provide data for the studey; help identify data gaps to be addressed by the study; review and make recommendations regarding consultant work products and deliver study recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

The committee consists of 17 voting members representing areas of the water providers and manager, the scientific community, development community, agricultural community, nono- governmental organizations and the community at-large.  Voting members serve for three-year terms. Additionally, the committee includes four ex-officio or non-voting members from El Paso County staff who serve for indefinite terms.

Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm in Conference Room A/B at the Pikes Peak Regional Development Center (February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, Dececember), 2880 International Circle, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and at El Paso County Parks Administrative Offices in Bear Creek Regional Park (January, August and November), 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado.    (Resolution)  (Job Desc) (Bylaws 12-05-12.pdf)