Red Rock Valley Water District
EPA ID: CO0121700 ยท 200 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Red Rock Valley Water District (CO0121700): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Red Rock Valley Water District has 2 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 200 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Red Rock Valley Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Red Rock Valley Water District serves a community with a median household income of $138,950 and an estimated 1,706 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Red Rock Valley Water 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 Red Rock Valley Water District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
E. coli at 15 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Total Coliform at 12 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Red Rock Valley Water District (EPA ID: CO0121700) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 200 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 80926 in Colorado Springs.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 46 resolved, 0 archived, 1 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 19, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 20, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 12, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 12, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 12, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| September 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 5, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 15 | Yes |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 12 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 3 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))
Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
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Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 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 $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$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.
- 80926 - Colorado Springs
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Red Rock Valley Water District (CO0121700) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Rock Valley Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current health-based noncompliance records for Red Rock Valley Water District. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Red Rock Valley Water District serve?
Red Rock Valley Water District serves approximately 200 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does Red Rock Valley Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Red Rock Valley Water District (CO): 13 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0121700/
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What You Can Do
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