Water System Report CO

Rogers Mesa Wc

EPA ID: CO0115685 · 840 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Rogers Mesa Wc recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 840 people.

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

840
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$353K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 2 (2026). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rogers Mesa Wc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,125
Median Household Income
3,223
Service Area Population
71%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rogers Mesa Wc serves a community with a median household income of $58,125 and an estimated 3,223 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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

Rogers Mesa 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
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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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

Rogers Mesa Wc (EPA ID: CO0115685) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 840 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 81419 in Hotchkiss.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rogers Mesa Wc (CO0115685) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rogers Mesa Wc water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Rogers Mesa Wc serve?

Rogers Mesa Wc serves approximately 840 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Rogers Mesa 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
197
Unknown Material
188
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: 840
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?
Rogers Mesa Wc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Rogers Mesa Wc serve?
Rogers Mesa Wc serves approximately 840 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Rogers Mesa Wc's water source?
Rogers Mesa Wc draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Rogers Mesa Wc's service area?
The Rogers Mesa Wc service area has a median household income of $58,125. EPA EJScreen data classifies 71% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Rogers Mesa Wc get its water?
Rogers Mesa 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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