ZipCheckup grade for 81419: C.

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Health Violations Found
C 55

Hotchkiss, CO (81419): 9 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 55/100

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua)

Health Violations Found High County Radon Potential

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 81419 in Hotchkiss, CO contain 27 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 9 are marked health-based.

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

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Safety Score
C 55/100
Water Quality Issues 9 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level 0.004 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 5 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 9 health-based violations and 18 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.004 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
  • Flood 5 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
27 violations 9 health-based 1 risk identified
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: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
C
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 55 / 100
Bottom 13% of U.S. ZIP codes
2
Water Systems
2,800
People Served
9
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Reported Lead Result1.7× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$353K
Median Home Value18% below state median ($430K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 55/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
28/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
64/100
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

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

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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 81419 in Hotchkiss, Colorado is mapped to the water system Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua (EPA ID: CO0115784). This system provides water to approximately 2,800 people from surface water sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Lead & Copper in Your Water

The EPA requires water systems to monitor lead and copper levels under the Lead and Copper Rule.

Metal Measured Level EPA Action Level Status Sample Date or Period
Copper Action-level exceedance on record 1.3 mg/L Exceeds action level Not present in ZipCheckup accepted source data
How to read the copper row. EPA's reporting schema defines the copper CU90 code as an action-level exceedance (a system's 90th-percentile copper above the 1.3 mg/L action level), so this row reflects an exceedance on record, not a routine measurement. No copper concentration is shown because no verified unit is available for this value. A system with no copper record has not been shown to be clean: the absence of a recorded exceedance is not a measurement.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua CO0115784 2,800 Surface water
Paonia Town of CO0115601 2,499 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua (CO0115784) on EPA.gov.

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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Compliance History

2021 1 2022 3 2023 4 2024 1 2025
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations

Health Risks from Detected Contaminants

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

High Risk

EPA reference value: 0.06 mg/L · 5 violations on record

Increased risk of cancer

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Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Hotchkiss has 5 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 81419 was built around 1976. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Hotchkiss is 1976; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1976 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 81419 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 27 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 81419 (primary system: Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua), including 9 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. 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 81419's water come from?

The recorded water source for Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua, a system mapped to ZIP code 81419, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 2,800 people.

How does Hotchkiss water compare to the national average?

Hotchkiss's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 70% of ZIP codes within Colorado.

How can I get my water tested in Hotchkiss?

If Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 81419 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 81419 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.004 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 81419?

81419 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Delta County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 81419?

FEMA records contain 5 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 81419; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is C, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hotchkiss, CO (81419): 9 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 55/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/81419/
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Page version: October 2026.

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81414 Cory, CO 13.0 mi N/A 0
81416 Delta, CO 17.7 mi C 2
81425 Olathe, CO 19.9 mi N/A 0
81434 Somerset, CO 21.9 mi N/A 16

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