Historical Compliance Records CO 5 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Donala Water Supply District

EPA ID: CO0121175 ยท 6,421 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Donala Water Supply District (CO0121175): 5 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Donala Water Supply District has 6 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 6,421 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,421
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$674K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Donala Water Supply District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$149,586
Median Household Income
54,586
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
18%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Donala Water Supply District have a median household income of $149,586 and about 54,586 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

28 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

State PFAS values in our reference data (cleanup / site standard (not a drinking-water limit)); check current state rules: PFOA: 70 ppt, PFOS: 70 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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C 10 violations
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6,000 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $850

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $33,713

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$22,020
10 years
$44,040
20 years
$88,080

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $850 (one-time) vs. $44,040 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 6 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Violation 5 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records 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: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.

Samples collected
232

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 6 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Donala Water Supply District serve? ▼
Donala Water Supply District serves approximately 6,421 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Donala Water Supply District's water source? ▼
Donala Water Supply District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Donala Water Supply District's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Donala Water Supply District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Donala Water Supply District have a median household income of $149,586 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Donala Water Supply District get its water? ▼
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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Donala Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0121175) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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