Mountain Shadows Mhp
EPA ID: CO0121519 · 56 people served · 1 ZIP code
Across every monitored period in the past five years, Mountain Shadows Mhp reported no EPA violations for its service population of 56.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2025) to 1 (2026). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Demographics
The Mountain Shadows Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $85,121 and an estimated 31,101 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mountain Shadows Mhp'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.
About 1% of homes in El Paso County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 3 exceed 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
Mountain Shadows Mhp (EPA ID: CO0121519) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 56 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 80817 in Fountain.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 80817 — Fountain
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mountain Shadows Mhp (CO0121519) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mountain Shadows Mhp water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Mountain Shadows Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Mountain Shadows Mhp serve?
Mountain Shadows Mhp serves approximately 56 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does Mountain Shadows Mhp get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.