Water System Report CO

Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority

EPA ID: CO0120015 · 910 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 910 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

910
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$624K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$104,342
Median Household Income
2,516
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority serves a community with a median household income of $104,342 and an estimated 2,516 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Elbert 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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority (EPA ID: CO0120015) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 910 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 80117 in Kiowa.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority (CO0120015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority serve?

Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority serves approximately 910 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority 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
324
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: 910
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?
Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority serve?
Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority serves approximately 910 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority's water source?
Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority's service area?
The Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority service area has a median household income of $104,342. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority get its water?
Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority'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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