Donala Water Supply District
EPA ID: CO0121175 · 6,421 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Donala Water Supply District (CO0121175): 5 past health-based violations, since resolved. Since the flagged events, Donala Water Supply District resolved all 6 violations - compliant today, 6,421 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Donala Water Supply District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Donala Water Supply District serves a community with a median household income of $149,586 and an estimated 54,586 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Donala Water Supply District'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Donala Water Supply District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 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. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Colorado
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
Donala Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0121175) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 6,421 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 5 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 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 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Donala Water Supply District (CO0121175) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Donala Water Supply District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Donala Water Supply District; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Donala Water Supply District serve?
Donala Water Supply District serves approximately 6,421 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Donala Water Supply District 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.
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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