Spring Valley Mutual Water Authority
EPA ID: CO0107719 · 100 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Spring Valley Mutual Water Authority (CO0107719): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. On record: Spring Valley Mutual Water Authority, 1 violation, all resolved, 100 in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Spring Valley Mutual Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Spring Valley Mutual Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $121,534 and an estimated 25,634 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Spring Valley Mutual Water Authority's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Spring Valley Mutual Water Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
Spring Valley Mutual Water Authority (EPA ID: CO0107719) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 80304 in Boulder.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 80304 - Boulder
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Spring Valley Mutual Water Authority (CO0107719) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spring Valley Mutual Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Spring Valley Mutual Water Authority; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Spring Valley Mutual Water Authority serve?
Spring Valley Mutual Water Authority serves approximately 100 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does Spring Valley Mutual Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Spring Valley Mutual Water Authority (CO): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0107719/
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