Platte Canyon Water Supply District
EPA ID: CO0103614 · 19,485 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Platte Canyon Water Supply District (CO0103614): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Platte Canyon Water Supply District's compliance file in EPA SDWIS lists no violations, whether health-based or monitoring and reporting, for a utility that supplies water to approximately 19,485 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Platte Canyon Water Supply District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Platte Canyon Water Supply District have a median household income of $113,279 and about 82,223 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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
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
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.009 mg/L (2002-12-31).
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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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 available EPA compliance records 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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Platte Canyon Water Supply District, CO: Serves 19K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0103614/
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