Water System Report CO

The Grove at Alta Ridge

EPA ID: CO0101320 · 1,300 people served · 2 ZIP codes

The Grove at Alta Ridge carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 1,300 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,300
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$345K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for The Grove at Alta Ridge Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$85,241
Median Household Income
68,254
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The The Grove at Alta Ridge serves a community with a median household income of $85,241 and an estimated 68,254 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

The Grove at Alta Ridge'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Adams County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 16 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Colorado

C 4 violations
Wigwam Mutual Wc
1,300 people
0 violations
Ordway Town of
1,300 people
D 11 violations
0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,300 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

The Grove at Alta Ridge (EPA ID: CO0101320) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 1,300 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for The Grove at Alta Ridge (CO0101320) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Grove at Alta Ridge water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, The Grove at Alta Ridge has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does The Grove at Alta Ridge serve?

The Grove at Alta Ridge serves approximately 1,300 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does The Grove at Alta Ridge get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
409
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,300
Reported to Colorado

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
The Grove at Alta Ridge meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does The Grove at Alta Ridge serve?
The Grove at Alta Ridge serves approximately 1,300 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is The Grove at Alta Ridge's water source?
The Grove at Alta Ridge draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of The Grove at Alta Ridge's service area?
The The Grove at Alta Ridge service area has a median household income of $85,241. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does The Grove at Alta Ridge get its water?
The Grove at Alta Ridge'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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