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Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District

EPA ID: CO0121800 · 6,500 people served · 56 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District reported no EPA violations for its service population of 6,500.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

6,500
People Served
56
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 1 (2026). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,932
Median Household Income
644,549
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District serves a community with a median household income of $83,932 and an estimated 644,549 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Stratmoor Hills Water Supply 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in El Paso County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 48 detections recorded. 14 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $579
Radon Mitigation $429
PFAS Treatment $95
Water Filtration $5
Total Estimated Cost $1,107

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,107 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0121800) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 6,500 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 56 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 52 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

This system serves 56 ZIP codes:

80817 · 80901 · 80902 · 80903 · 80904 80905 · 80906 · 80907 · 80908 · 80909 80910 · 80911 · 80912 · 80913 · 80914 80915 · 80916 · 80917 · 80918 · 80919 80920 · 80921 · 80922 · 80923 · 80924 80925 · 80926 · 80927 · 80928 · 80929 80930 · 80931 · 80932 · 80933 · 80934 80935 · 80936 · 80937 · 80938 · 80939 80941 · 80942 · 80943 · 80944 · 80945 80946 · 80947 · 80949 · 80950 · 80951 80960 · 80962 · 80970 · 80977 · 80995 80997

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District (CO0121800) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District serve?

Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District serves approximately 6,500 people across 56 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
62
Detections
8
Latest sample
5/7/2025
Highest analyte
PFHxA: 42 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxA 42 ppt
PFPeA 26 ppt
PFBA 12 ppt
PFHpA 4.2 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
2,195
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 6,500
Reported to Colorado

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District serve?
Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District serves approximately 6,500 people with drinking water across 56 ZIP codes.
What is Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District's water source?
Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District's service area?
The Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District service area has a median household income of $83,932. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District get its water?
Stratmoor Hills Water Supply 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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