Falcon Highlands Md
EPA ID: CO0121247 · 1,050 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Falcon Highlands Md (CO0121247): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. While 2 violations did appear in Falcon Highlands Md's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 1,050 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Falcon Highlands Md Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Falcon Highlands Md serves a community with a median household income of $88,899 and an estimated 12,971 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Falcon Highlands Md'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Falcon Highlands Md compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Falcon Highlands Md (EPA ID: CO0121247) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 1,050 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 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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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 Falcon Highlands Md (CO0121247) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Falcon Highlands Md water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Falcon Highlands Md; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Falcon Highlands Md serve?
Falcon Highlands Md serves approximately 1,050 people across 3 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Falcon Highlands Md get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Falcon Highlands Md (CO): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0121247/
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