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When: 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Water – A Homeowner’s Guide to Colorado Water (Woes): Coloradans are hearing about drought in the Colorado River Basin, forever chemicals in waterways and lead pipes in homes. Whether you live in an apartment or you own a slice of Colorado real estate, it can be hard to figure out where you fit into local water woes. Join experts as they share every day solutions on everything from showering to turf removal and more.

Moderator: Jerd Smith, Editor of Fresh Water News

Alexis Woodrow

Lead Reduction Program Manager for Denver Water

Nicole Rowan

division director for Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Water Quality Control Division

Nicole Rowan serves as Division Director for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Water Quality Control Division.

In this capacity, she oversees the implementation of the federal Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Colorado’s Water Quality Control Act.

Jessica Chottschalk

Director of Community Experience and Resident Support for Sterling Ranch Authority Board

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