Monitoring Violations CO

Elizabeth Town of

EPA ID: CO0120010 · 4,523 people served · 3 ZIP codes

A total of 3 EPA violations spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Elizabeth Town of's record — every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 4,523 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.

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

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
4,523
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
5
Contaminants Flagged
$664K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$137,886
Median Household Income
21,942
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
27th
Poverty Percentile
43th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Elizabeth Town of serves a community with a median household income of $137,886 and an estimated 21,942 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Elizabeth Town of'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
23th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in El Paso 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

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Elizabeth Town of compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Gross Beta 1 pCi/L (2% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 50 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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4,495 people
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Mid Valley Md
4,588 people
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City of Monte Vista
4,600 people
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City of Rocky Ford
4,443 people
D 51 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,000
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Elizabeth Town of (EPA ID: CO0120010) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 4,523 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (67/100)

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

Violation History

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

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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
80107 0.004 mg/L No N/A
80117 0.003 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 Elizabeth Town of (CO0120010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elizabeth Town of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Elizabeth Town of serve?

Elizabeth Town of serves approximately 4,523 people across 3 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Elizabeth Town of 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
1,112
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 2024-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,523
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 Elizabeth Town of safe to drink?
Elizabeth Town of has a C safety grade based on 3 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Elizabeth Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Stage 1 DBP Rule, 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 4 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 Elizabeth Town of serve?
Elizabeth Town of serves approximately 4,523 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Elizabeth Town of's water source?
Elizabeth Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Elizabeth Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Elizabeth Town of's service area?
The Elizabeth Town of service area has a median household income of $137,886. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Elizabeth Town of get its water?
Elizabeth Town of'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Elizabeth Town of (EPA ID: CO0120010) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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