Water System Report CO

Grand County Water No 1

EPA ID: CO0125323 · 5,400 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Grand County Water No 1 ha kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 5,400.

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

5,400
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$563K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grand County Water No 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,177
Median Household Income
1,237
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Grand County Water No 1 serves a community with a median household income of $60,177 and an estimated 1,237 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Grand County Water No 1'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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Grand 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

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

Similar-sized systems in Colorado

Georgetown Town of
5,315 people
C 2 violations
0 violations
City of Salida
5,666 people
C 33 violations
City of Brush
5,122 people
C 1 violation
Limon Town of
5,080 people
D 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,200

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 $3,200 (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

Grand County Water No 1 (EPA ID: CO0125323) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 5,400 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 80482 in Winter Park.

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 Grand County Water No 1 (CO0125323) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grand County Water No 1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Grand County Water No 1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Grand County Water No 1 serve?

Grand County Water No 1 serves approximately 5,400 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Grand County Water No 1 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
232
Detections
1
Latest sample
4/10/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 11.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 11.8 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
702
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: 5,400
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?
Grand County Water No 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Grand County Water No 1 serve?
Grand County Water No 1 serves approximately 5,400 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Grand County Water No 1's water source?
Grand County Water No 1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Grand County Water No 1's service area?
The Grand County Water No 1 service area has a median household income of $60,177. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Grand County Water No 1 get its water?
Grand County Water No 1'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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