Water System

Wells: Most homes in Foxfield have private wells. Well permits are is­sued by the State Engineer. Each well has a specific limit on water usage depending on when it was granted. Residents can determine the specific usage of their wells by contacting the Colorado Division of Water  Resources at (303) 866-3587. With regard to testing well water quality, residents may contact the Laboratory Services Division of the State of Colorado at (303) 692-3090 or (303) 692-3074 to order a water testing kit.Residents may also contact a chemist (303) 692-3048 to discuss what tests may be ordered. Well owners with questions about wells or well water may also call the new Wellcare® Hotline operated by the Water Systems Council, a national organization focused on well systems not regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The hotline can be reached by phone at (888) 395-1033 or www.wellcarehotline.org or www.watersystemscouncil.org.

Public Water System: In 1999 the Town voters approved a 2.5 million dollar bond issue to finance construction of a water distribution system (Special Improvement District 1999-1). In 2001 every 2.5 acre lot was assessed a fee of $7,504.32.for the installation of the water system. Each property owner has either paid off this assessment in full or is currently paying it in annual installments over a 15-year period ending in 2016.

Water Tap: Property in Foxfield can be served by the central water system operated by the Arapahoe County Water & Wastewater Authority (ACWWA). Homeowners are under no obligation to buy a water tap. However, a water tap is necessary if a homeowner decides to hook up to the water system. The cost of a water tap is currently $24,000.  In addition, a homeowner must connect his or her house to the water meter located on the property. Contractors typically charge $1,500 to $4,000 for a connection from the meter pit to the house. If a homeowner hooks up to the water system, they may continue to use water from their own well, from ACWWA or from both.

Deep Water Rights: Deep water rights must be transferred to ACWWA before you can connect to the water system. Most property owners have already committed to sell/transfer their deep water rights to ACWWA. The contracted price for those rights averages about $ 4,000 per lot and can be paid directly to the homeowner or applied toward a water tap fee. If a home is mortgaged, a partial release from the lender is required prior to selling deep water rights. More information can be obtained from the Town Clerk (303) 680-1544 or from ACWWA (303) 790-4830.