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While most in our neighborhood are old-hands when it comes to mountain living, this page provides essential information about wildfire hazards, well water systems, septic systems, local wildlife, outdoor lighting, and a number of other important concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Wildfire Header” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#006000″ text_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”30px|20px|0px|20px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Wildfire Hazards<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Wildfire Hazard Text” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”3px|20px|0px|20px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n While we live in one of the highest wildfire hazard areas in Colorado and in the U.S. \u2013 both in the 99 percentile for risk of wildfire \u2013 there are a number of very effective steps that you can take toward mitigating that risk.\u00a0 Through the Valley-Hi neighborhood’s Firewise program, you can reduce your and the neighborhood’s risk dramatically.\u00a0 Find out more about the program here: Firewise USA\u00ae Wildfire Mitigation Recommendations<\/a><\/span> as well as the following Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Fire Restrictions & Burn Ban Guide<\/span><\/a><\/span>.\u00a0 Additionally, please see the following information regarding local wildfire hazard mitigation, the Valley-Hi Firewise\u00ae<\/span> program, neighborhood wildfire protection planning, neighborhood evacuation, and wildfire risk in Jefferson County: Elk Creek & Inter-Canyon FPD Community Wildfire Protection Plan<\/a><\/span>, Valley-Hi Firewise Program Lingo<\/a><\/span>, Neighborhood Wildfire Protection Plan<\/a><\/span>, Wildland Fire Evacuation Planning<\/a><\/span>, and Wildfire Risk in Jefferson County<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Well Water Systems Header” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#006000″ text_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”30px|20px|0px|20px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Well Water Systems<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Well Water Systems Text” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”3px|20px|0px|20px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In the Valley-Hi neighborhood, each home is served by an individual residential well water system which, in almost all cases, is of sufficient quanity and the water supplied is of good quality.\u00a0 However, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) recommends that household well water be tested annually for contaminants including: bacteria, Giardia, fluorides, nitrates, nitrites, and radiation \u2013 all of which may be harmful to health.\u00a0 Additional information can be found here: Well Water Systems in Jefferson County<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Septic Systems Header” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#006000″ text_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”30px|20px|0px|20px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Septic Systems<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Septic Systems Text” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”3px|20px|0px|20px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To handle household waste, all 108 Valley-Hi home-sites are served by on-site septic systems \u2013 referred to by JCPH as On-site Waste Treatment Systems (OWTS) \u2013 systems which require periodic servicing but may occassionally require maintenance or repair work.\u00a0 Additional information can be found here: OWTS in Jefferson County<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Living Near Wildlife Header” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#006000″ text_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”30px|20px|0px|20px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Living Near Wildlife<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Living Near Wildlife Text” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”3px|20px|0px|20px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Valley-Hi neighborhood is situated in an area with many wildlife species nearby, including deer, elk, pronghorn, sheep, goats, bear, moose, mountain lion, fox, and coyote as well as many bird and raptor spiecies<\/span>.\u00a0 The Colorado Parks & Wildlife Division (CPW) has many learning resources that are available here: Living With Wildlife in Colorado<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Outdoor Lighting Header” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#006000″ text_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”30px|20px|0px|20px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Outdoor Lighting<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Outdoor Lighting Text” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”3px|20px|0px|20px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In recent years, excessively bright outdoor lighting has become a concern, especially in mountain communities such as ours.\u00a0 International Dark-Sky Association, an organization that aims to combat light pollution, recommends that outdoor lighting be used: 1) only when needed, 2) be no brighter than necessary, 3) minimize blue-light emissions, and 4) always be downward facing.\u00a0 You can find more information about outdoor lighting here: Outdoor Lighting Basics<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Proposed Developments Header” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#006000″ text_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”30px|20px|0px|20px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Proposed Developments<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Proposed Developments Text” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”3px|20px|0px|20px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As a registered HOA, the Valley-Hi HOA receives notice from the Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Division<\/a><\/span> regarding applications for large-scale residential and commercial developments proposed for our area.\u00a0 While for most proposed development cases the Valley-Hi HOA takes no position, in past cases, when issues of concern to the community have been raised by community members, the HOA has submitted comments to Jefferson County during the land-use decision process.\u00a0 More information regarding mountain area community issues can be found here: Conifer & South Evergreen Community Committee<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Resources Header” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#006000″ text_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”30px|20px|0px|20px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Additional Resources<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Resources Text” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”3px|20px|30px|20px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Living Near Wildlife:<\/p>\n Bear-proofing Your Home<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Feeding Wildlife Puts Everyone at Risk<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Light Pollution:<\/span><\/p>\n Mitigating Light Pollution<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n