Current Health-Based Noncompliance CO 13 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

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

200
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
48
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
11
Contaminants Flagged
$579K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$138,950
Median Household Income
1,706
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

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
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Red Rock Valley Water District compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

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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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $28,955

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $43,960 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended 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 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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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

What contaminants are in Red Rock Valley Water District's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), E. coli, Total Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
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 maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Red Rock Valley Water District's service area?
The Red Rock Valley Water District service area has a median household income of $138,950. 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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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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