Water System Report CO

Rock Creek Mesa

EPA ID: CO0121725 ยท 225 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Rock Creek Mesa (CO0121725): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA monitoring records reviewed for Rock Creek Mesa list no violations. That describes the federal file only, not a test of the water at any tap, for a utility that reports serving approximately 225 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

225
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$579K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rock Creek Mesa 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 Rock Creek Mesa 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

Rock Creek Mesa'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.

Moderate 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

Similar-sized systems in Colorado

Aspen Mesa Estates
225 people
0 violations
4 violations
East Valley Md
230 people
5 violations
25 violations
0 violations

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.

System Overview

Rock Creek Mesa (EPA ID: CO0121725) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 225 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 80926 in Colorado Springs.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0015 mg/L 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

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 Rock Creek Mesa (CO0121725) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rock Creek Mesa water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Rock Creek Mesa in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Rock Creek Mesa serve?

Rock Creek Mesa serves approximately 225 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Rock Creek Mesa get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Rock Creek Mesa; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Rock Creek Mesa serve? ▼
Rock Creek Mesa serves approximately 225 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Rock Creek Mesa's water source? ▼
Rock Creek Mesa draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Rock Creek Mesa's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0015 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). 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 Rock Creek Mesa? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Rock Creek Mesa 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 Rock Creek Mesa get its water? ▼
Rock Creek Mesa'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 available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rock Creek Mesa Water Quality Report, CO. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0121725/
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