Water System Report CO

Silt Town of

EPA ID: CO0123710 · 3,536 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Silt Town of recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 3,536 people.

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

3,536
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$505K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Silt Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$97,760
Median Household Income
6,356
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Silt Town of serves a community with a median household income of $97,760 and an estimated 6,356 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Silt Town of'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 Garfield 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

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Silt Town of (EPA ID: CO0123710) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 3,536 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 81652 in Silt.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Silt Town of (CO0123710) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silt Town of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Silt Town of serve?

Silt Town of serves approximately 3,536 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Silt Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
1,358
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: 3,536
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?
Silt Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Silt Town of serve?
Silt Town of serves approximately 3,536 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Silt Town of's water source?
Silt Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Silt Town of's service area?
The Silt Town of service area has a median household income of $97,760. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Silt Town of get its water?
Silt Town of'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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