Health Violations Found CO 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Perry Park Water Supply District

EPA ID: CO0118045 · 3,890 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Per EPA records, Perry Park Water Supply District: 3 unresolved violations, 3,890 people in service area.

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

C · 60
Avg Safety Score
3,890
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
17
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
8
Contaminants Flagged
$861K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 4 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Perry Park Water Supply District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$150,434
Median Household Income
10,283
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Perry Park Water Supply District serves a community with a median household income of $150,434 and an estimated 10,283 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% 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

Perry Park Water Supply District'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Douglas 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

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Perry Park Water Supply District compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

E. coli at 3 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.

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

Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Total Organic Carbon at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Hayden Town of
3,915 people
B 13 violations
0 violations
Chipeta Water District
3,802 people
0 violations
0 violations
Buena Vista Town of
3,776 people
D 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $3,450

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,450 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Perry Park Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0118045) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 3,890 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (60/100)

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

Violation History

4 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 3 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
February 4, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Gross Beta Health-based Unresolved
April 16, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Gross Beta Health-based Unresolved
February 16, 2023 Contaminant 0800 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Organic Carbon Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Beta Radionuclides 6 Yes
E. coli Microbiological 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Contaminant 0800 Other Violation 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
80118 0.001 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

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Perry Park Water Supply District (CO0118045) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry Park Water Supply District water safe to drink?

Perry Park Water Supply District has recorded 4 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Perry Park Water Supply District serve?

Perry Park Water Supply District serves approximately 3,890 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Perry Park Water Supply District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
203

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
1,556
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: 3,890
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 Perry Park Water Supply District safe to drink?
Perry Park Water Supply District has a C safety grade based on 17 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Perry Park Water Supply District's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), E. coli, Lead and Copper Rule, Fecal Coliform. 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 Perry Park Water Supply District serve?
Perry Park Water Supply District serves approximately 3,890 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Perry Park Water Supply District's water source?
Perry Park Water Supply District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Perry Park Water Supply District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Perry Park Water Supply District's service area?
The Perry Park Water Supply District service area has a median household income of $150,434. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Perry Park Water Supply District get its water?
Perry Park Water Supply District'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Perry Park Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0118045) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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