Historical Compliance Records CO

North Washington Street Water Supply District

EPA ID: CO0101105 ยท 14,500 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for North Washington Street Water Supply District (CO0101105): 1 violation on record since 2021. North Washington Street Water Supply District has 1 EPA violation on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 14,500 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

14,500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.009 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2002-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$388K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Washington Street Water Supply District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$85,160
Median Household Income
73,884
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
29%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with North Washington Street Water Supply District have a median household income of $85,160 and about 73,884 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

North Washington Street Water Supply District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
75th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 75th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 8 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Berthoud Town of
14,211 people
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City of Sterling
15,100 people
10 violations
Woodmen Hills Md
13,888 people
1 violation
C 0 violations
Gypsum Town of
15,272 people
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

North Washington Street Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0101105) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 14,500 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 10, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.009 mg/L (2002-12-31).

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CO or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for North Washington Street Water Supply District (CO0101105) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Washington Street Water Supply District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for North Washington Street Water Supply District; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does North Washington Street Water Supply District serve?

North Washington Street Water Supply District serves approximately 14,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does North Washington Street Water Supply District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does North Washington Street Water Supply District serve? ▼
North Washington Street Water Supply District serves approximately 14,500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is North Washington Street Water Supply District's water source? ▼
North Washington Street Water Supply District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in North Washington Street Water Supply District's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.009 mg/L (sample period ending 2002-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with North Washington Street Water Supply District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to North Washington Street Water Supply District have a median household income of $85,160 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does North Washington Street Water Supply District get its water? ▼
North Washington Street Water Supply District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). North Washington Street Water Supply District, CO. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0101105/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

North Washington Street Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0101105) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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