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Platte Canyon Water Supply District

EPA ID: CO0103614 ยท 19,485 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Platte Canyon Water Supply District (CO0103614): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Platte Canyon Water Supply District - the supplier serving 19,485 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

19,485
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$568K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Platte Canyon Water Supply District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$113,279
Median Household Income
82,223
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Platte Canyon Water Supply District serves a community with a median household income of $113,279 and an estimated 82,223 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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

Platte Canyon 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Colorado

City of Evans
19,369 people
C 2 violations
City of Montrose
19,305 people
2 violations
Willows Water District
19,000 people
C 0 violations
C 0 violations
Security Water District
20,000 people
D 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Platte Canyon Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0103614) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 19,485 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 the full compliance record for Platte Canyon Water Supply District (CO0103614) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Platte Canyon Water Supply District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Platte Canyon Water Supply District in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Platte Canyon Water Supply District serve?

Platte Canyon Water Supply District serves approximately 19,485 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Platte Canyon Water Supply District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Platte Canyon 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 Platte Canyon Water Supply District serve?
Platte Canyon Water Supply District serves approximately 19,485 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Platte Canyon Water Supply District's water source?
Platte Canyon 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 Platte Canyon Water Supply District's service area?
The Platte Canyon Water Supply District service area has a median household income of $113,279. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Platte Canyon Water Supply District get its water?
Platte Canyon 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.

How to cite this page

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