Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua (CO0115784): 6 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua's EPA record lists 11 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 2,800 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

System Overview

Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua (EPA ID: CO0115784) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 2,800 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (55/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 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

Contaminants Detected

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

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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.

• 81413 - Cedaredge
• 81419 - Hotchkiss

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua (CO0115784) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua serve?

Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua serves approximately 2,800 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Upper Surface Creek Domestic Wua get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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