Water System Report CO

Simla Town of

EPA ID: CO0120025 · 618 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — Simla Town of has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 618.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
618
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$340K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$78,860
Median Household Income
945
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Simla Town of serves a community with a median household income of $78,860 and an estimated 945 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Simla 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
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

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
C 4 violations
Otis Town of
600 people
C 13 violations
C 12 violations
Lake City Town of
587 people
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.

System Overview

SIMLA TOWN OF (EPA ID: CO0120025) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 618 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
80835 0.002 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Simla Town of (CO0120025) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simla Town of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Simla Town of serve?

Simla Town of serves approximately 618 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Simla 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
339
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: 618
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 Simla Town of safe to drink?
Simla Town of has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Simla Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Simla Town of serve?
Simla Town of serves approximately 618 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Simla Town of's water source?
Simla Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Simla Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Simla Town of's service area?
The Simla Town of service area has a median household income of $78,860. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Simla Town of get its water?
Simla 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

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