Water System Report CO

North Shore Water Supply District

EPA ID: CO0125552 · 378 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at North Shore Water Supply District — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 378 residents.

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

378
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$576K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Shore Water Supply District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,417
Median Household Income
1,992
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The North Shore Water Supply District serves a community with a median household income of $90,417 and an estimated 1,992 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

North Shore Water Supply District'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
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.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% 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 $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

North Shore Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0125552) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 378 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 80447 in Grand Lake.

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: 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for North Shore Water Supply District (CO0125552) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Shore Water Supply District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does North Shore Water Supply District serve?

North Shore Water Supply District serves approximately 378 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does North Shore Water Supply District 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
121
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: 378
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?
North Shore 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 North Shore Water Supply District serve?
North Shore Water Supply District serves approximately 378 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is North Shore Water Supply District's water source?
North Shore Water Supply District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of North Shore Water Supply District's service area?
The North Shore Water Supply District service area has a median household income of $90,417. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does North Shore Water Supply District get its water?
North Shore Water Supply District'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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