Monitoring Violations CO

Jamestown Town of

EPA ID: CO0107401 · 280 people served · 1 ZIP code

13 total violations across five years at Jamestown Town of — every finding closed, utility compliant today, 280 served.

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

C · 59
Avg Safety Score
280
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
5
Contaminants Flagged
$536K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jamestown Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$175,438
Median Household Income
378
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jamestown Town of serves a community with a median household income of $175,438 and an estimated 378 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Jamestown Town of'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Boulder 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Jamestown Town of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

E. coli at 5 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Fecal Coliform at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $2,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,700

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,700 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Jamestown Town of (EPA ID: CO0107401) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 280 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 80455 in Jamestown.

Average Home Safety Score: C (59/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

13 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
May 24, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 24, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 E. coli Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
E. coli Microbiological 5 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 4 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
80455 0.004 mg/L No N/A

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jamestown Town of (CO0107401) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamestown Town of water safe to drink?

Jamestown Town of has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Jamestown Town of serve?

Jamestown Town of serves approximately 280 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Jamestown Town of 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
111
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: 280
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

Is water from Jamestown Town of safe to drink?
Jamestown Town of has a C safety grade based on 13 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Jamestown Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include E. coli, Fecal Coliform, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Jamestown Town of serve?
Jamestown Town of serves approximately 280 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Jamestown Town of's water source?
Jamestown Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Jamestown Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Jamestown Town of's service area?
The Jamestown Town of service area has a median household income of $175,438. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Jamestown Town of get its water?
Jamestown Town of'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Jamestown Town of (EPA ID: CO0107401) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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