Historical Compliance Records CO

Falcon Area Water and Wastewater

EPA ID: CO0121724 ยท 1,926 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Falcon Area Water and Wastewater (CO0121724): 1 violation on record since 2021. Falcon Area Water and Wastewater's EPA record lists 1 historical violation, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,926 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,926
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$674K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Falcon Area Water and Wastewater Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$136,117
Median Household Income
23,358
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
20%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Falcon Area Water and Wastewater have a median household income of $136,117 and about 23,358 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Falcon Area Water and Wastewater'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.

Low 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

23 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 35% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Falcon Area Water and Wastewater (EPA ID: CO0121724) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 1,926 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 80908 in Colorado Springs.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
October 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
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
Below the reporting limit 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.

  • 80908 - Colorado Springs

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Falcon Area Water and Wastewater (CO0121724) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Falcon Area Water and Wastewater water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Falcon Area Water and Wastewater; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Falcon Area Water and Wastewater serve?

Falcon Area Water and Wastewater serves approximately 1,926 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Falcon Area Water and Wastewater get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, 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 Falcon Area Water and Wastewater serve? ▼
Falcon Area Water and Wastewater serves approximately 1,926 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Falcon Area Water and Wastewater's water source? ▼
Falcon Area Water and Wastewater draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Falcon Area Water and Wastewater's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. 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 Falcon Area Water and Wastewater? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Falcon Area Water and Wastewater have a median household income of $136,117 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Falcon Area Water and Wastewater get its water? ▼
Falcon Area Water and Wastewater'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Falcon Area Water and Wastewater (CO): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0121724/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Falcon Area Water and Wastewater (EPA ID: CO0121724) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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