Friendly Village of the Rockies
EPA ID: CO0101283 · 1,046 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Friendly Village of the Rockies (CO0101283): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Friendly Village of the Rockies carried 4 violations still marked as unresolved - each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 1,046 people across the area it supplies.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Friendly Village of the Rockies Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Friendly Village of the Rockies serves a community with a median household income of $62,929 and an estimated 34,861 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Friendly Village of the Rockies'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Friendly Village of the Rockies compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Colorado
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Friendly Village of the Rockies (EPA ID: CO0101283) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 1,046 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 80260 in Denver.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 7, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 24, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 80260 - Denver
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Friendly Village of the Rockies (CO0101283) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Friendly Village of the Rockies water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Friendly Village of the Rockies. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Friendly Village of the Rockies serve?
Friendly Village of the Rockies serves approximately 1,046 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does Friendly Village of the Rockies get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
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