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Coming to the department July and August 2014

AdministrationBen Hernandez, project planner Jennifer Orth, general professional Air Pollution Control Jeanna Beard, environ. protection intern Marcus Manning, environ. protection intern Dida Osbourne, environ. protection intern Disease Control Elizabeth Barker, health professional Emily Davizon, health professional Leslie Frank, general professional Michael Hatmaker, general professional Breanna Kawasaki, technician Hazardous Materials Nick Dorrell, environ. protection specialist Roman Li, environ. protection specialist David Smith, general professional Health and Environmental Data Phuong Banh, technician Ava Williams, office manager Health Facilities Margaret Domingues, health professional Kara Johnson-Huff, health professional Carla Pradia, health professional Tracy Rhoton, health professional Cathy Stopfer, health professional Dan Wellman, health professional

Lab Services Chelsey Plucker, scientist Prevention Services Anna Helms, general professional Erin Flynn, general professional Heather Link, general professional Joel Pavelis, general professional Wayne Peel, general professional Erin Ulric, health professional Natalya Verscheure, general professional Water Quality Control Stephanie Baker, scientist Inna Safronova, technician Daniel Wcislo, engineer Leaving the departmentJuly and August 2014

Administration Brent Howe, controller Vanessa Trujillo, accounting technician Air Pollution Control Peter Armington, engineer in training Geoffrey Drissel, engineer Sarah Koziolkowsky, environ. protection specialist Joseph Levonas, air technician Disease Control Dora Horovitz, health professional Russel Rickard, general professional Barbara Stone, health professional

PEOPLE

30 years Thelma Craig

25 years Beth Hoffman James Warren 20 years Peggy D'Orio Doug Ryder 15 years David Heinrich Deborah Nelson Daniel Romero Mark Rudolph

10 years

Jeffrey Adams Carsten Baumann Rebecca Davis Colin Davis-Weist Kenan Diker Ann Hause Jennifer Mattox Anne Parker Karen Stacks Juleen Villalovas Devon Williford

5 years Sharon Henderson Jaquelyn Maharaj

Health & Environmental Data Jeremy Brashaw, technician Mary Chase, statistical analyst Danielle Hardin, administrative assistant Michael Poisson, general professional Health Facilities Lesa Boom, health professional Kristy Flodquist, health professional Ross Helmick, health professional Ina Tso, health professional Teresa Min, health professional David Muramoto, health professional Wesley Parks, health professional Lynette Tracey, health professional Tracy Koller, health professional Prevention Services Michelle Hansen, general professional Danielle Shoots, general professional Ellen Steiner, program assistant Alison Wagenseller, general professional Stephanie Walton, general professional Water Quality Control Ian Carter, general professional Lori Moore, environ. protection intern

Shannon Barbare NEWSLink Editor

Mark Salley Director of Communications

Jan Stapleman Deputy Director of Communications

Rio Chowdhury Marketing and NewMedia Lead

Contributors

Eugene Aguirre Mary Jane Cassalia

Jamie Damico Christopher Dann

NEWSLinkService milestonesJuly and August 2014

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COVER STORY

Big resultsBy Shannon Barbare ● Office of Communications

Family Planning Program builds foundation for continued success

he department’s Family Planning Program proved it: Long-acting

reversible contraceptives (LARCs) reduce unintended births and save money. Now, in an age of challenges to the Affordable Care Act, the program is working to ensure women who want these contraceptives can continue to get them.

Colorado made national news in July when it announced its teen birth rate dropped

40 percent in four years, largely because of an initiative that helps low-income women get free or low-cost intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants. From 2009 to 2013, more than 30,000 of the devices were provided to low-income women at 68 family planning clinics across Colorado.

“We have been keeping statistics on teen birth rates since 1970 in Colorado, and there has never been a drop of this size and speed,” said demographer Sue Ricketts. “It is completely unprecedented.”

The positive results weren’t limited to lower rates of unintended births, said Family Planning Supervisor Greta Klingler. Local public health agencies and other nonprofit clinics now are better prepared to provide family planning services in the modern health care system.

The money for the initiative came from a private foundation, and while much of it was spent on the contraceptive devices, another focus was for clinics to expand. “Clinics told us what they needed in order to see more clients, and we did our best to fund them,” Klingler said.

Many clinics needed staff members and supplies, and they got those, but many focused on the technology

needed to keep electronic records and upgrade billing systems.

“Historically, clinics have not seen themselves as money-collecting entities,” Klingler said. “But with Medicaid expansion and the Affordable Care Act, they need to become viable players in the new system or they won’t be able to continue providing these services.”

Money for Colorado’s low-income family planning clinics comes from the state general fund and Title X, the only federal program exclusively dedicated to family planning and reproductive health services. Funds are administered by the department. Klingler said while she doesn’t foresee those funds decreasing immediately because of the Affordable Care Act, the program is planning as if they will.

The Affordable Care Act was written to allow women to get the kind of birth control they choose at no cost. But the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Hobby Lobby decision

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Sue Ricketts, left, and Greta Klingler.

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COVER STORY

Resultssays “closely held” companies don’t necessarily have to cover certain kinds of contraceptives -- in the Hobby Lobby case, IUDs and emergency contraceptives. The decision implies the federal government should be responsible for finding a way to provide that coverage for women whose employers refuse. In addition to women who remain uninsured, these women may turn to Title X clinics for contraceptive services.

For the past several years, the Family Planning Program has helped clinics learn how to operate like businesses. Typically, 90 percent of their clients were uninsured, but the payer source is changing, from grants to Medicaid and some private health insurance.

“We need to set up our system to succeed in the long run because we know there will continue to be a need for family planning services that will not be met by the regular health care system,” Klingler said. People living in the country without legal permission, Medicaid recipients, people who are cycling between Medicaid and private health insurance, people who are new to health insurance and those who simply fall through the cracks may need subsidized services.

While extremely cost effective over time, IUDs and implants are expensive up front (about $1,000 for the contraceptive and office visit), because in the United States, they are classified as both drugs and devices.

The FDA doesn't have a process by which a device can become generic. Drug companies keep the patent, and prices stay high.

The cost kept many women away. Studies show almost a third of women would change their birth control method if cost was not a factor, and that only a quarter of women who want an IUD have one inserted after learning the price. Colorado’s successful initiative bears this out. When women are able to afford the devices, they choose them.

IUDs and implants are recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the CDC and the World Health Organization as the most effective, safest and most cost-effective reversible options to prevent unintended pregnancy. The data in Colorado are clear: they work. Further, easier access to those contraceptives helped reduce the abortion rate and the infant caseload for WIC, and saved millions of health care dollars associated with teen births.

With so much positive data, the program intends for success to breed success. They’ll keep planning for family planning. ◄

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An IUD is a small, T-shaped plastic device inserted into the uterus by a health care professional. IUDs:

» Are safe for most women including adolescents and women who have not had children. » Are more than 99 percent effective in preventing

pregnancy. » Are easily removed by a health care provider, returning

the woman to normal fertility right away. » Have hormonal and nonhormonal options. » Can be used immediately after a pregnancy and while

breastfeeding. » Do not cause an abortion. IUDs impair the movement

of sperm to prevent fertilization and, in some cases, prevent ovulation.

» Do not raise a woman’s risk of ectopic pregnancy. » Are cost-effective because the costs can cover

pregnancy prevention for between three and 10 years.

A contraceptive implant is a small, plastic device about the size of a matchstick that is implanted into the upper arm. It uses the hormone progesterone to prevent pregnancy. Implants:

» Are safe for most women including adolescents and women who have not had children. » Are easily removed by a health care provider, returning

the woman to normal fertility right away. » Can be used immediately after a pregnancy and while

breastfeeding. » Work by stopping ovulation and stopping sperm from

entering the uterus. » Can help alleviate heavy menstrual bleeding and

cramps. » Are cost-effective because the costs can cover

pregnancy prevention for three years.

Facts about long-acting reversible contraceptives

Read more

News release about family planning initiative Guttmacher Institute article about the initiative

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WELLNESS

By Mary Jane Cassalia ● Prevention Services Division

Parent-child communication is an important element of youth sexual health. Research shows parents often have a large influence on their

children’s sexual health outcomes; however, studies often show significant discrepancies between parents’ perceptions of communicating with their children and their children’s perceptions of these conversations. Parents also oftentimes don’t know where to get accurate information to help inform their conversations.

As part of their Maternal and Child Health work to improve youth sexual health, staff at CDPHE funded training of facilitators across the state for the Roots and Wings workshop. This is a two-hour workshop for parents and caregivers to increase their confidence in talking about sex and sexual health. The workshop doesn’t teach parents what to say, but rather how to say it so the door stays open for future conversations and young people feel comfortable asking questions.

Last April, 35 employees from across the department participated in the Roots and Wings workshop as part of the department's Wellness Education Series. Led by a skilled team in the Children, Youth and Families Branch and Colorado Youth Matter, participants learned how to more effectively communicate with youth about sex and sexual health. The group made the workshop a success by learning from each other and posing thought-provoking questions to each other.

Sexual health is a public health priority, and this is an ideal time for public health to start a dialogue about the need to address sexual health holistically and across the lifespan, use a multi-pronged approach so every Coloradan has information and resources to make informed sexual health decisions, and take the following five action steps so that we all can be sexually healthy:

» Value who you are, and decide what’s right for you.

» Get smart about your body, and protect it.

» Treat your partners well, and expect the same from them.

» Build positive relationships by having open and honest conversations about your relationship, desires and sexual health.

» Make sexual health part of your health care routine, which will help protect your sexual health and well-being.

If you’re looking for more resources as a parent or other trusted adult, check out the resources at Colorado Youth Matter.

Stay tuned for more information from the department's Sexual Health Work Group. ◄

Parents: Keep calm, and let’s talk about sex

Department employees learn how to talk to kids about sex last April.

Mary Jane Cassalia and Lesley Del Rio of the Children, Youth and Families Branch.

ENVIRONMENT

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By Christopher Dann ● Air Pollution Control

Asbestos is perhaps the most misunderstood environmental hazard, and staff members with the Air Pollution Control Division’s Indoor

Environment Program are committed to educating the public.

“Misconceptions about asbestos have led to a lot of problems and exposures that could have been prevented,” said Laura Shumpert, who supervises the Asbestos Unit.

For example, contrary to popular belief, the use of asbestos was never completely banned in the United States. Although the last domestic commercial asbestos mine closed in 2002, asbestos-containing products still are manufactured here and can be obtained on the international market. The most common asbestos-containing products currently manufactured in the U.S. are roofing materials.

Unit staff members have heard the general public cite “ban” dates ranging from the 1950s to the 1990s.

“There is no date after which the use of asbestos stopped,” said Indoor Environment Program Manager Steve Fine.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral found in rock and soil. Its common use in a wide range of commercial products stems from a number of beneficial qualities, including its strength and resistance to heat.

Unfortunately, it’s also a known carcinogen.

Often, asbestos exposure is not thought of as being as dangerous as other environmental exposures because it is not a threat unless the fibers are disturbed and released into the air, and the latency period associated with health effects is years or even decades.

What you don't know can hurt you, even if it's decades later

ABCs of asbestos

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Asbestos is everywhere

It is impossible to tell with the naked eye if certain products (like these linoleum rolls) contain asbestos. Test such materials prior to removal to prevent unnecessary contamination and/or exposure.

Many building materials may contain asbestos, including:

» Linoleum backing

» Joint compound

» Plaster

» Attic insulation

» Ceiling and wall textures

» Floor tile

» Furnace and pipe insulation

» Roofing materials

Fine used another hazard - carbon monoxide – to illustrate the point.

“Both carbon monoxide and asbestos fibers can’t be seen or smelled, but both can harm or even kill. The difference is that carbon monoxide kills right away. Health effects from asbestos exposure occur much later.”

The Asbestos Unit helps individuals, schools and businesses comply with state and federal laws regulating how asbestos-containing materials are to be identified, handled and ultimately disposed. It issues permits, conducts inspections and responds to complaints that often involve possible exposures.

Curtis Burns, an inspector with the unit, said the popularity of home improvement and do-it-yourself programming on television has made his job more challenging.

“The ‘Fix-and-Flipper’ shows on TV don’t usually talk about environmental hazards and the possibility for exposure if things aren’t handled properly,” he said. “Most local building departments do not require proof of inspection for asbestos-containing materials before issuing a building or demolition permit.”

Homeowners always should have their homes inspected prior to any renovation or demolition work so any

asbestos-containing materials can be identified and safely removed if necessary. Asbestos can be found in floor and ceiling tiles, linoleum, wall paper, drywall texture, and a number of other items commonly replaced as part of remodeling projects.

“Many people who have popcorn ceilings and linoleum in their homes don’t know they may contain asbestos,” Shumpert said.

Fine urges homeowners to question contractors about identifying asbestos-containing materials before they start working.

“If you are being told by your contractor that there is no asbestos, ask for a copy of the certified asbestos building inspector’s report,” he said. “And remember that we can help. Give us a call.” ◄

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Asbestos On call

» Air Pollution Control Division inspectors are available to answer questions weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 303-692-3100.

» Lists of asbestos consulting firms and abatement contractors are available on the division’s webpage.

» Asbestos consulting firms also can be found in telephone directories under “Asbestos Consulting and Testing.”

ENVIRONMENT

Asbestos fibers as seen under a scanning electron microscope.

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ACROSS THE DEPARTMENT

Communications: We're here to helpBy Mark Salley ● Office of Communications

Effective (and elegant!) communications at the department are the result of many people, representing all divisions, working together with

the four-person Office of Communications staff.

The communications office, led by Mark Salley, directs and coordinates much of the internal and external communication at the department. “We rely on – and are thankful for – so many people here who work with us each day on communication matters,” said Salley. “From submitting news items to share in employee publications to posting information to the website or serving as a department spokesperson on a media inquiry, your assistance helps us be effective.”

In 2012, each division identified a communications liaison to work with the communications office staff to further improve internal and external communication. These individuals serve as a conduit between the divisions and the communications office. They often share division news with us, and they also carry department news and information back to their divisions.

Several divisions have staff members serving the role of media specialists. These individuals help draft news releases for their divisions, identify subject matter experts and coordinate media interviews, in addition to other duties they may have in their divisions.

“Another group of employees who provide a huge lift are the department’s Websters,” said Jan Stapleman, communications office deputy director and webmaster. “They put in hours of work to help make our recent website redesign a success, and they’re making continual improvements and updates.”

Nearly all the work of the communications office involves working one-on-one or as part of a team. Currently Rio Chowdhury, marketing and new media lead, is working with representatives from each division to roll out the state’s and department’s new brand. “The organization’s brand is about far more than business cards, letterheads and a logo on a page,” said Chowdhury. “Our aim is to have the public and all our partners recognize the services and information we

provide as coming from CDPHE. We have moved away from individual programs having individual logos that detract from the unified CDPHE brand.”

“One of our most important audiences is our employees,” said Shannon Barbare, publications specialist in the communications office. “Over the past two years we have refined our employee communications. We publish Today’s Broadcast four days a week and are planning a more timely, flexible way to serve you longer stories about the department. When our executive director has something to say, we make sure you get the message in Wolk’s Words.”

The office also has expanded use of the main Facebook page and Twitter feed with daily posting of news, public health reminders and environmental information.

Communications staff members are available to work with you or your program to discuss your communications, branding, marketing, media relations, social media and website needs. Please contact Mark Salley at extension 2013, Jan Stapleman at extension 2027, Rio Chowdhury at extension 2021 or Shannon Barbare at extension 2028. Or, email us all at once: cdphe_commstaff@state.co.us. ◄

We can help!

Here are some Office of Communications services. Give one of us a call, or stop by.

» Plan communication strategy.

» Manage and troubleshoot Internet and intranet sites.

» Brand materials to maintain standards and design.

» Edit division/program documents (as needed and as time allows).

» Post information to CDPHE Facebook and Twitter.

» Guide media relations.

» Advise on marketing.

» Get information to all employees.

Check out the Employee Resources section of the intranet for more information.

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By Jamie Damico ● Disease Control & Environmental Epidemiology

In this fast-paced world, deliberate efforts to reduce stress and maintain wellness become an important part of our lifestyle and well-being.

Research demonstrates stress can affect our lives in a negative way, creating anxiety, inability to concentrate, depression, feelings of being overwhelmed and so on. The body reacts to ongoing stress, which can cause aches and pain, disturbed sleep, lack of concentration and myriad other disorders if not managed well. Stress at work can affect productivity and decrease the satisfaction we all would like to experience in our jobs.

There are many ways to address the negative effects of stress, and one of the most researched modalities is therapeutic massage. People from all walks of life use massage to decrease the physical and emotional results of unmanaged stress, and there is a growing body of research that examines the benefits of massage for specific conditions such as cancer, heart disease, anxiety disorders, back and joint pain, sleep disorders and other acute and chronic conditions.

Massage can:

» Relieve muscle tension by stretching and loosening tight muscles and connective tissue.

» Counteract the body’s negative response to stress and tension, allowing heart rate, blood pressure and circulation to return to normal levels.

» Encourage joint articulation and joint health through gentle movement.

» Increase the flow of lymph in the lymphatic system.

» Improve liver function.

» Decrease stress and anxiety.

» Improve ability to sleep.

» Decrease pain.

» Promote a sense of well-being.

» Promote a sense of whole-body integration.

A massage therapist is available on the main campus every month to provide chair massage. Janey Bell, CMT, RMT, owns Celestial Massage and offers her skills as a massage therapist to promote the wellness of our employees. She’s available the third Thursday of every month and takes appointments from 10 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. The massages cost $10 for 10 minutes, and more than one 10 minute-session can be scheduled. ◄

WELLNESS

Feel better10-minute therapeutic massage works wonders on well-being

UPDATE

One year later, divisions look

back at service during floods

By Shannon Barbare ● Office of Communications

It was just about a year ago, Sept. 9, 2013, when Mother Nature mixed a stalled cold front with warm, moist monsoonal air and served up a week of

rain and flooding that left a path of destruction along Colorado’s Front Range.

For many department employees, the event was unprecedented. It tested preparedness systems and required divisions to think creatively. Thanks in part to our agency’s nimble response, senior citizens were able to continue with the same caregivers, debris was cleaned up expeditiously, drinking water and wastewater concerns were promptly addressed and services were provided at no cost.

The department recently was asked to contribute to a one-year flood report for the Colorado Recovery Office, outlining our accomplishments, challenges and opportunities. Divisions that had a role in flood recovery efforts responded. Here are the highlights from their reports.

Air Pollution Control

Understanding that many existing public health and environmental requirements do not lend themselves to natural disasters, the division expedited several hundred asbestos abatement and demolition permits related to flood-damaged buildings. Flood-related permits continue to be issued. The division also created a process to allow qualified out-of-state contractors to work in Colorado despite not being registered. Along with the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division, it issued guidance documents for flood debris and manufactured housing units.

“The result of these efforts is a framework to efficiently determine and disseminate modified requirements during natural disasters”, said Laura Shumpert, supervisor of the Asbestos Unit. The division has developed similar protocols for other natural disasters, such as wildfires and tornadoes.

More than 100 residents of the Frasier Meadows retirement community were displaced by the flood, left. Soon, many of them will be able to move back home, thanks in part to the work of the Health Facilities Division.

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Higher ground

UPDATE

Center for Health and Environmental Data

State and local vital records offices waived fees for 346 copies of or changes to birth, death and other records that were lost in the flooding.

Hazardous Materials and Waste Management

Past experience guided the division to develop effective debris management solutions during flood recovery. It focused on helping communities return to normal while having minimal impact on public health and the environment. The division granted regulatory waivers to six counties to establish emergency staging areas so debris could be quickly and safely removed from homes and businesses. It created 35 guidance documents and responded to 70 inquiries from affected businesses and solid waste facilities.

“The experience gained when dealing with wildfires and floods has proven that an implementable debris management plan is critical toward successful recovery efforts,” said Solid Waste Program Manager Charles Johnson. “Going forward, fire and flood have taught us to keep these emergency waivers on hand ‘ready to go.’”

Health Facilities

When 109 residents of Frasier Meadows, a retirement community in Boulder, were displaced during the flood, Health Facilities stepped in. Instead of requiring the facility to surrender its license according to regulation, the division allowed it to keep its license and provide services to its residents at another facility. The license was conditional, meaning residents were protected and the facility could honor its agreements with families and residents. Frasier Meadows recently broke ground to rebuild its assisted living residence, and the division is prepared to issue another conditional license should there be any complications or delays.

A bonus: Frasier staff members have made presentations about emergency preparedness to several groups in Colorado. “While Frasier had suffered greatly, we knew the assisted living and long-term care providers in Colorado would learn a great deal from their experience -- about their emergency planning and response activities, emergency staffing, resident evacuation and post care, emergency supplies and lessons learned,” said Melanie Roth-Lawson, division

emergency response coordinator.

Additionally, the division strengthened its internal emergency response policies and procedures. “We continually strive to ensure health facilities have emergency plans in place,” Roth-Lawson said.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

During emergencies, Lyle Moore, director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response, holds daily briefings in the Department Operations Center, orchestrating reports from responding divisions.

“The level of division participation was outstanding and created a synergistic response from CDPHE during the floods,” Moore said. “Having established relationships and preparedness planning with all partners prior to the disaster was invaluable for gathering critical information and creating a common operating picture, in a timely and efficient manner.”

The work of the Disaster Behavioral Health Team figures prominently in post-flood recovery. Through a $4.5 million Crisis Counseling and Training Program grant, the team funded eight community mental health centers to provide counseling in 12 counties. The services will continue through December. The Crisis Counseling Program has had 224,122 behavioral health encounters: 61,989 one-on-one and 162,133 secondary (handing out pamphlets, etc.)

Planning and Partnerships

Immediately after the flood, the Office of Planning and Partnerships helped local public health agencies with money to cover costs for additional restaurant inspections, communications and community outreach. It also solicited private funds to waive the costs of private water well-testing for residents within one mile of flooded streams. Residents served by private wells in parts of Weld, Larimer, Boulder, Morgan, Washington, Logan and Sedgwick counties took advantage of the free service, ensuring the safety of their drinking water. The testing also was an opportunity to educate the public about safe drinking water. During visits to evaluate flood damage, site assessors promoted testing and drop-off locations.

The floods provided other opportunities, said Kathleen Matthews, office director. “Local health department staff report their flood response activities prompted them to partner with other local agencies in new ways.” Well water testing is ongoing.

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Floods

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Floods

Laboratory Services

During and post-flood, the environmental microbiology laboratory worked with the Water Division and local public health departments to ensure the water from private wells was safe to drink. The lab tested samples from 1,370 private wells and determined that 594 of these wells contained bacteria above the level determined to be safe for consumption.

"During this time, the Boulder, El Paso, Gilpin, Larimer and Weld county health departments also tested several hundred water samples," said Skip Gossack, lead scientist. "Together we were able to disseminate a great deal of important information regarding wells and well water use, to a significant portion of the residents in the area. Hopefully, they take some of our suggestions to heart and apply them for the long-term."

Water Quality Control

The Water Quality Control Division often has been front and center during flood recovery efforts because of the widespread destruction to drinking water and sewage systems the division regulates. During and immediately after the flood, staff members contacted nearly 900

systems to determine the extent of damage. They organized site assessments for federal agencies and helped direct them to critically damaged systems to expedite federal disaster funding. At the same time, the division issued boil and bottled water advisories to public water systems and helped notify the public of the advisories.

The division also helped develop guidance for private wells and relaxed interpretation of regulations to help with emergency needs such as dewatering.

Last September, the department provided $1.02 million in grants to assist with the FEMA disaster recovery process. Last month, the division chose 20 entities to receive $12 million in Natural Disaster Flood Grants. Though fewer than five water systems are still severely affected, that money will be used for significant improvements.

Engineering Section Manager Bret Icenogle said the Front Range’s water systems are in great shape one year after the floods. He gives credit to local water providers. “I was amazed at how quickly systems were able to turn around and get services in place,” he said. “They did all the heavy lifting. We were just there to assist.”

The Water Division's flood-related work was recently featured in Headwaters magazine. ◄

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Water Division employees conducted many site damage assessments after the flood. This one was in Lyons.

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