Water System Report CO

East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District

EPA ID: CO0103035 · 66,130 people served · 17 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 66,130 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

66,130
People Served
17
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$426K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,458
Median Household Income
463,814
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
37th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District serves a community with a median household income of $76,458 and an estimated 463,814 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

East Cherry Creek Valley 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
44th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Arapahoe 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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% 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. 46 detections recorded. 2 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $776
PFAS Treatment $335
Total Estimated Cost $2,312

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 $2,312 (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

East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0103035) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 66,130 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 17 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 13 additional ZIPs 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 East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District (CO0103035) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District serve?

East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District serves approximately 66,130 people across 17 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
290
Detections
3
Latest sample
2/14/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 6.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 6.2 ppt
PFPeA 4.7 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
21,212
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 66,130
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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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?
East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District serve?
East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District serves approximately 66,130 people with drinking water across 17 ZIP codes.
What is East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District's water source?
East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District's service area?
The East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District service area has a median household income of $76,458. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does East Cherry Creek Valley Water Supply District get its water?
East Cherry Creek Valley 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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