Crested Butte, CO Water - Home Safety Score unavailable
2 ZIP codes · no water system mapped in our data · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Crested Butte Residents
- Homes built before 1986: 46% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 9.44.
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Crested Butte, Colorado, where no community water system is mapped to its ZIP codes in our data (about 4,268 residents). The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 2 ZIP codes.
No EPA violation count is attached to the tracked ZIP codes of Crested Butte in our data (no water system is mapped, or the mapping is held back for review), so violation records are not shown here; the local utility may still have EPA records (search EPA ECHO by system name).
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Crested Butte
- Lead action-level status: not available
Radon Risk
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
All ZIP Codes in Crested Butte
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Crested Butte Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Crested Butte Infrastructure Age
With 46% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
For a household in Crested Butte, a certified lab test of tap water answers what the median build year of 1991 cannot.
Most homes in Crested Butte were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Crested Butte: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Crested Butte: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Crested Butte contains 9 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $2,819. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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