Water Quality Report

Powderhorn, CO (81243): No EPA Water System

No EPA-registered water system mapped - county-level context only

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 81243 in Powderhorn, CO do not contain a complete violation count and source window. ZipCheckup does not infer a clean record from missing or partial data.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources

Latest air quality, EPA records and weather alerts Current data temporarily unavailable

Current EPA violation data unavailable

Safety Score N/A

Water Quality N/A

Lead Risk N/A

NFIP Claim History N/A

Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.

Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record

Water System

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)

N/A

Water Source

Zone 1

County Radon Potential · High

$454K

Median Home ValueState median: $430K

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance

Unknown

Evidence missing

PFAS MCL screen

Unknown

Evidence missing

EPA radon zone

0/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

100/100

Observed

Required domains

Drinking water

Unknown

Indoor environment

0/100

Outdoor environment

100/100

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (4) HIGH

Other Water Quality Reports in Colorado

80001 (Arvada)
80002 (Arvada) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
80003 (Arvada) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
80004 (Arvada) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
80005 (Arvada) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
80006 (Arvada)
80007 (Arvada) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
80010 (Aurora)
80011 (Aurora)
80012 (Aurora) - 34 violations recorded for mapped water systems
80013 (Aurora) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
80014 (Aurora) - 34 violations recorded for mapped water systems
80015 (Aurora) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
80016 (Aurora) - 32 violations recorded for mapped water systems
80017 (Aurora)
80018 (Aurora) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
80019 (Aurora) - 34 violations recorded for mapped water systems
80020 (Broomfield) - 14 violations recorded for mapped water systems
80021 (Broomfield) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
80022 (Commerce City)

Nearby Water Quality Reports

81247 (Gunnison) - 21 mi
81231 (Gunnison) - 21 mi
81230 (Gunnison) - 21 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
81220 (Cimarron) - 22 mi
81235 (Lake City) - 23 mi
81239 (Parlin) - 31 mi
81130 (Creede) - 34 mi
81237 (Ohio City) - 35 mi
81427 (Ouray) - 35 mi
81432 (Ridgway) - 36 mi

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). No EPA-registered water system is mapped to ZIP 81243. To look up the system serving a specific address, use the state SDWIS search tool.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Environmental Hazards (10) OK

Home & Infrastructure (5) OK

Cost & Community (6) HIGH

CPSC product recall notices

These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.

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Protect Your Home in Powderhorn

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Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 81243 safe to drink?

No EPA-registered public water system is mapped to ZIP 81243, so there is no federal water quality record to assess. Residents in this area typically rely on private wells or very small systems below EPA reporting thresholds. If you rely on a private well, the CDC recommends testing it at least once a year. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 81243's water come from?

There is no community water system directly registered with the EPA for ZIP 81243. Most residents rely on private wells drawing from groundwater, or are served by a neighboring district that isn't cross-referenced to this ZIP in federal data. Check with your local county health department to confirm your source.

How can I get my water tested in Powderhorn?

Since no EPA-registered water utility is mapped to ZIP 81243, contact your local county health department or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends testing private wells at least once a year.

What is the radon risk for 81243?

81243 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Gunnison County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Powderhorn, CO (81243): No EPA Water System. https://zipcheckup.com/report/81243/

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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 81243

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
81247	Gunnison, CO	20.5 mi	N/A	0
81231	Gunnison, CO	20.7 mi	N/A	0
81230	Gunnison, CO	20.9 mi	D	1
81220	Cimarron, CO	21.5 mi	N/A	0
81235	Lake City, CO	23.0 mi	N/A	0
81239	Parlin, CO	31.1 mi	N/A	0
81130	Creede, CO	33.7 mi	N/A	0
81237	Ohio City, CO	34.7 mi	N/A	0
81427	Ouray, CO	35.4 mi	N/A	0
81432	Ridgway, CO	36.4 mi	N/A	0