Water System Report CO

East Valley Md

EPA ID: CO0103040 · 230 people served · 4 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, East Valley Md has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 230 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

230
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$694K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Valley Md Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$142,280
Median Household Income
212,052
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
22%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East Valley Md serves a community with a median household income of $142,280 and an estimated 212,052 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

East Valley Md's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 44% 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. 20 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

Ward Town of
230 people
C 4 violations
Elk Meadows Estates
230 people
0 violations
Sedgwick Town of
227 people
C 1 violation
Merino Town of
235 people
C 3 violations
Eckley Town of
235 people
C 18 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $3,075

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 $3,075 (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 Valley Md (EPA ID: CO0103040) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 230 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 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 Valley Md (CO0103040) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Valley Md water safe to drink?

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

How many people does East Valley Md serve?

East Valley Md serves approximately 230 people across 4 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does East Valley Md get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
99
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 230
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?
East Valley Md meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does East Valley Md serve?
East Valley Md serves approximately 230 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is East Valley Md's water source?
East Valley Md draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of East Valley Md's service area?
The East Valley Md service area has a median household income of $142,280. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does East Valley Md get its water?
East Valley Md's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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