Deer Creek Water District
EPA ID: CO0120246 · 792 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Deer Creek Water District (CO0120246): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Deer Creek Water District recorded 4 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 792 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Deer Creek Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Deer Creek Water District serves a community with a median household income of $140,142 and an estimated 50,918 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Deer Creek Water District'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Deer Creek Water District compares to EPA limits
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 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Deer Creek Water District (EPA ID: CO0120246) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 792 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | Yes |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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 Deer Creek Water District (CO0120246) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deer Creek Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Deer Creek Water District; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Deer Creek Water District serve?
Deer Creek Water District serves approximately 792 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Deer Creek Water District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Deer Creek Water District (CO): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0120246/
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