Water System Report CO

Mountain Valley Mhp

EPA ID: CO0123519 · 338 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Mountain Valley Mhp has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 338 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

338
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mountain Valley Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$103,721
Median Household Income
6,349
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mountain Valley Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $103,721 and an estimated 6,349 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mountain Valley Mhp's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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.

System Overview

Mountain Valley Mhp (EPA ID: CO0123519) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 338 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 81621 in Basalt.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mountain Valley Mhp (CO0123519) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mountain Valley Mhp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mountain Valley Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mountain Valley Mhp serve?

Mountain Valley Mhp serves approximately 338 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Mountain Valley Mhp get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
68
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 338
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Mountain Valley Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mountain Valley Mhp serve?
Mountain Valley Mhp serves approximately 338 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mountain Valley Mhp's water source?
Mountain Valley Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mountain Valley Mhp's service area?
The Mountain Valley Mhp service area has a median household income of $103,721. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mountain Valley Mhp get its water?
Mountain Valley Mhp's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.
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