Current Health-Based Noncompliance CO 13 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Red Rock Valley Water District

EPA ID: CO0121700 ยท 200 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Red Rock Valley Water District (CO0121700): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Red Rock Valley Water District's EPA file includes 2 unresolved violations; the utility supplies water to approximately 200 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

200
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
48
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
11
Contaminants Flagged
$579K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Red Rock Valley Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$138,950
Median Household Income
1,706
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Red Rock Valley Water District have a median household income of $138,950 and about 1,706 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

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.

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)
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1 violation
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204 people
0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $28,955

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$21,980
10 years
$43,960
20 years
$87,920

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $43,960 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

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

2 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

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 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
October 19, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
September 20, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
September 12, 2025 Groundwater Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 12, 2025 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
September 12, 2025 Groundwater Rule Health-based Addressed (current)
September 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
August 15, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
July 5, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
May 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 TTHM 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 Rule Treatment Technique 15 Yes
Total Coliform Microbiological 12 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 6 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 4 No
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 3 Yes
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

E. coli (EPA limit: MCLG of zero; positive samples require repeat testing under the Revised Total Coliform Rule)

Some E. coli strains can cause severe GI illness and kidney failure, especially in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): UV disinfection, chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

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 2023-12-31

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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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.

  • 80926 - Colorado Springs

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 48 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 Red Rock Valley Water District serve? ▼
Red Rock Valley Water District serves approximately 200 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Red Rock Valley Water District's water source? ▼
Red Rock Valley Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Red Rock Valley Water District's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). 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 Red Rock Valley Water District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Red Rock Valley Water District have a median household income of $138,950 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Red Rock Valley Water District get its water? ▼
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. 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.). Red Rock Valley Water District (CO): 13 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0121700/
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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

Red Rock Valley Water District (EPA ID: CO0121700) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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