Last updated: October 2025
By Aqua Serve | Broomfield, CO
October marks the start of a new water year — and the perfect time to check for “haunting” issues in your home’s water system. From PFAS to hard-water scale, a few quick checks can keep your family’s water safe and clean all winter long.
Below, you’ll find this month’s most important Colorado water stories, helpful maintenance tips, and exclusive Aqua Serve offers.
💧 Water Year 2026 Begins: The Drought Outlook (It’s a Little Creepy)
As the new water year kicks off, forecasters are already raising eyebrows over persistent dry soils across much of the Upper Colorado River Basin.
👉 Read more: October marks the start of the new water year — here’s what forecasters are watching on the Colorado River
What it means for Front Range homeowners:
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Watch for potential municipal watering restrictions.
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Check irrigation systems before winterizing.
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Plan for efficient water use year-round — a Brita PRO® system can help conserve while improving quality.
💀 The Real Cost of Bottled Water vs Reverse Osmosis
Bottled water might seem convenient, but when you add up the costs — plastic waste, hauling, and inconsistency — it can be downright scary.
A reverse osmosis (RO) system delivers pure, great-tasting water straight from your tap, at a fraction of the lifetime cost.
👉 Learn more: Bottled Water vs. Reverse Osmosis — Which Is Better for Colorado Homes?
🧪 PFAS Watch: Colorado Contamination Map
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) maintains an interactive PFAS contamination map showing where “forever chemicals” have been detected. If your community shows detections, a certified whole-house PFAS filter can provide peace of mind.
👉 Explore the map and next steps: Colorado PFAS Contamination Map Tool
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Brita PRO® PFAS Filter — $943 Installed
Professionally installed for Colorado homes. Removes PFAS and other contaminants from every tap.
👉 View the offer: https://pfasfilter.aquaserve4u.com
🦠 Invasive Mussels: A Real-World Monster
Zebra and quagga mussels continue to threaten Colorado’s infrastructure and aquatic ecosystems. If you’re a boater, always clean, drain, and dry to help prevent spread.
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🏡 Don’t Be Spooked — Get a Free Water Test
It’s the easiest way to find out what’s really in your water. We’ll test, explain the results, and recommend the right solution — from softeners to RO or whole-home filtration.
👉 Book your free water test: https://aquaserve4u.com/water-testing/
Prefer to talk?
📞 Call 303-469-7873
💬 Text 720-594-2223
👻 Quick List: “Scary Water” Checklist for October
Before winter hits, take a few minutes to make sure your system is running smoothly.
✅ Check water pressure: Aim for 40–60 psi (service your PRV if it’s over 80).
🔥 Flush your water heater: Remove sediment and scale after summer use.
🔁 Reverse Osmosis maintenance: Replace pre/post filters every 6–12 months, membrane every 2–3 years.
🚰 Lead service lines: Verify your home’s line status or use a certified filter.
👉 See Denver Water’s lead resources.
🧪 PFAS awareness: Review CDPHE’s PFAS map and consider a filter if your area shows detections.
🕯️ About Aqua Serve
Aqua Serve has been serving Colorado homeowners and businesses since 1990. We’re proud to be an Authorized Brita PRO® Dealer, offering custom water softening and filtration solutions designed specifically for Colorado’s unique water conditions.
📍 Based in Broomfield, Colorado
🌐 Visit: https://aquaserve4u.com
