Water System Report CO

Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc.

EPA ID: CO0128400 · 132 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc. kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 132 people served.

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

132
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$376K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,036
Median Household Income
1,582
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $53,036 and an estimated 1,582 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc.'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Huerfano 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

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

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

Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc. (EPA ID: CO0128400) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 132 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 81055 in La Veta.

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 Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc. (CO0128400) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc. water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc. serve?

Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc. serves approximately 132 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc. 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
2
Unknown Material
51
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 132
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?
Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc. serve?
Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc. serves approximately 132 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc.'s water source?
Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc.'s service area?
The Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc. service area has a median household income of $53,036. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc. get its water?
Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc.'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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