Monitoring Violations CO

Eagle Town of

EPA ID: CO0119233 · 7,511 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Not yet resolved: 4 EPA violations at Eagle Town of, affecting about 7,511 residents.

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

B · 71
Avg Safety Score
7,511
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
12
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
8
Contaminants Flagged
$634K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Eagle Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$106,493
Median Household Income
19,020
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Eagle Town of serves a community with a median household income of $106,493 and an estimated 19,020 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Eagle Town of'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Eagle County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Eagle Town of 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.

Contaminant 3015 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

E. coli at 2 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.

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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City of Lamar
7,500 people
C 4 violations
D 26 violations
City of Florence
7,500 people
C 17 violations
C 12 violations
Eaton Town of
7,328 people
C 8 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Eagle Town of (EPA ID: CO0119233) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 7,511 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (71/100)

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

Violation History

12 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
March 1, 2023 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 3015 Other Violation 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 No
E. coli Microbiological 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 1 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 1 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 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
81631 0.003 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate 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 Eagle Town of (CO0119233) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eagle Town of water safe to drink?

Eagle Town of has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Eagle Town of serve?

Eagle Town of serves approximately 7,511 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Eagle Town of 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
232

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
2,691
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: 7,511
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Eagle Town of safe to drink?
Eagle Town of earns a B safety grade with 12 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Eagle Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Contaminant 3015, Surface Water Treatment 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 Eagle Town of serve?
Eagle Town of serves approximately 7,511 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Eagle Town of's water source?
Eagle Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Eagle Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Eagle Town of's service area?
The Eagle Town of service area has a median household income of $106,493. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Eagle Town of get its water?
Eagle Town of'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

Contact your utility

Eagle Town of (EPA ID: CO0119233) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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