Water System Report CO

Southgate Water Supply District

EPA ID: CO0103721 ยท 55,000 people served ยท 7 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Southgate Water Supply District (CO0103721): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero violations are listed in EPA monitoring data for Southgate Water Supply District; a count of records like this is not a water-quality test for the 55,000 residents it serves.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 52
Avg Safety Score
55,000
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.009 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2002-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$685K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: D

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$126,775
Median Household Income
188,392
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
11%
Disadvantaged Population
24th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Southgate Water Supply District have a median household income of $126,775 and about 188,392 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 48% 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

Southgate 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
64th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 64th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 24 detections recorded. 3 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (cleanup / site standard (not a drinking-water limit)); check current state rules: PFOA: 70 ppt, PFOS: 70 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Colorado

City of Brighton
56,304 people
D 1 violation
City of Englewood
57,332 people
C 6 violations
0 violations
C 1 violation
City of Northglenn
48,927 people
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $417
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $517

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

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 $517 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Southgate Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0103721) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 55,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (52/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 4 of 7 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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: 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 Southgate Water Supply District (CO0103721) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southgate Water Supply District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Southgate 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 Southgate Water Supply District serve?

Southgate Water Supply District serves approximately 55,000 people across 7 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Southgate Water Supply District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Southgate Water Supply District safe to drink? ▼
Southgate Water Supply District has 0 recorded violations since 2021. The D shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Southgate Water Supply District; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Southgate Water Supply District serve? ▼
Southgate Water Supply District serves approximately 55,000 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Southgate Water Supply District's water source? ▼
Southgate Water Supply District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Southgate Water Supply District's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.009 mg/L (sample period ending 2002-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Southgate Water Supply District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Southgate Water Supply District have a median household income of $126,775 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Southgate Water Supply District get its water? ▼
Southgate 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Southgate Water Supply District, CO: Serves 55K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0103721/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Southgate Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0103721) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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