Water System Report CO

Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company

EPA ID: CO0115610 · 295 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company posted zero EPA violations serving 295 residents.

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

295
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$371K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Demographics

$76,964
Median Household Income
3,767
Service Area Population
71%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company serves a community with a median household income of $76,964 and an estimated 3,767 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 71% 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

Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Delta County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company (EPA ID: CO0115610) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 295 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 81428 in Paonia.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company (CO0115610) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company serve?

Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company serves approximately 295 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company 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
201
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 295
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?
Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company serve?
Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company serves approximately 295 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company's water source?
Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company's service area?
The Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company service area has a median household income of $76,964. EPA EJScreen data classifies 71% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company get its water?
Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company'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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