Water System Report CO

Aspen Mesa Estates

EPA ID: CO0119125 · 225 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Aspen Mesa Estates — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 225 residents.

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

225
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$987K
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 1 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aspen Mesa Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$101,135
Median Household Income
22,698
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
25th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aspen Mesa Estates serves a community with a median household income of $101,135 and an estimated 22,698 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Aspen Mesa Estates'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
55th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Pitkin 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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Colorado

Sedgwick Town of
227 people
C 1 violation
East Valley Md
230 people
0 violations
Ward Town of
230 people
C 4 violations
Prairie Estates
220 people
0 violations
Elk Meadows Estates
230 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,750

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

Aspen Mesa Estates (EPA ID: CO0119125) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 225 people from groundwater sources.

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

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

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 Aspen Mesa Estates (CO0119125) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aspen Mesa Estates water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Aspen Mesa Estates serve?

Aspen Mesa Estates serves approximately 225 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Aspen Mesa Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
102
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: 225
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?
Aspen Mesa Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Aspen Mesa Estates serve?
Aspen Mesa Estates serves approximately 225 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Aspen Mesa Estates's water source?
Aspen Mesa Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aspen Mesa Estates's service area?
The Aspen Mesa Estates service area has a median household income of $101,135. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aspen Mesa Estates get its water?
Aspen Mesa Estates'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.
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