Historical Compliance Records CO 3 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Monument Town of

EPA ID: CO0121475 ยท 5,740 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Monument Town of (CO0121475): 3 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Monument Town of has 7 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 5,740 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,740
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0004 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$648K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$143,996
Median Household Income
57,066
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Monument Town of have a median household income of $143,996 and about 57,066 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Monument Town of's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

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.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 46% 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.

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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Triview Md
5,737 people
0 violations
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5,666 people
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City of Lakewood
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 $167
Total Estimated Cost $767

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)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $767 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Monument Town of (EPA ID: CO0121475) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 5,740 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 7 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 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
January 1, 2026 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
May 24, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-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
January 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
Fluoride Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Violation 3 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0004 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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 available EPA compliance records for Monument Town of (CO0121475) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monument Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Monument Town of; its 7 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Monument Town of serve?

Monument Town of serves approximately 5,740 people across 3 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Monument Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
348

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†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 7 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 Monument Town of serve? ▼
Monument Town of serves approximately 5,740 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Monument Town of's water source? ▼
Monument Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Monument Town of's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0004 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 Monument Town of? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Monument Town of have a median household income of $143,996 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Monument Town of get its water? ▼
Monument Town of's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. 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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Monument Town of (CO): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0121475/
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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

Monument Town of (EPA ID: CO0121475) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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