Water System Report CO

Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc

EPA ID: CO0104090 · 158 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 158 residents.

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

158
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,949
Median Household Income
12,923
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc serves a community with a median household income of $78,949 and an estimated 12,923 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc'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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Archuleta County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc (EPA ID: CO0104090) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 158 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 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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ZIP Codes Served

  • 81147 — Pagosa Springs
  • 81157 — Pagosa Springs

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc (CO0104090) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc serve?

Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc serves approximately 158 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
147
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: 158
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?
Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc serve?
Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc serves approximately 158 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc's water source?
Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc's service area?
The Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc service area has a median household income of $78,949. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc get its water?
Alpine Lakes Ranch Wc'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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