Historical Compliance Records CO

Thunderbird Water Supply District

EPA ID: CO0118078 ยท 490 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Thunderbird Water Supply District (CO0118078): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Even though Thunderbird Water Supply District accumulated 2 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 490 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

490
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$802K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$157,687
Median Household Income
18,209
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Thunderbird Water Supply District serves a community with a median household income of $157,687 and an estimated 18,209 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Thunderbird Water Supply District'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Thunderbird Water Supply District compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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River Meadows the
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $250
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $3,100

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,100 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Thunderbird Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0118078) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 490 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
November 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.005 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Thunderbird Water Supply District (CO0118078) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thunderbird Water Supply District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Thunderbird Water Supply District; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Thunderbird Water Supply District serve?

Thunderbird Water Supply District serves approximately 490 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Thunderbird Water Supply District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Thunderbird Water Supply District's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Thunderbird Water Supply District serve?
Thunderbird Water Supply District serves approximately 490 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Thunderbird Water Supply District's water source?
Thunderbird Water Supply District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Thunderbird Water Supply District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Thunderbird Water Supply District's service area?
The Thunderbird Water Supply District service area has a median household income of $157,687. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Thunderbird Water Supply District get its water?
Thunderbird Water Supply District'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Thunderbird Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0118078) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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