City of Walsenburg
EPA ID: CO0128900 ยท 3,230 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Walsenburg (CO0128900): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In the federal compliance data used here, City of Walsenburg has 2 violations listed as open; the utility serves approximately 3,230 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Walsenburg Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Walsenburg have a median household income of $50,833 and about 4,810 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Walsenburg'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
City of Walsenburg (EPA ID: CO0128900) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 3,230 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 81089 in Walsenburg.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 28 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 4, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 8, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 4, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 4, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 3, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 8, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 4, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 8, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 4, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 4, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 4, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 16, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 4, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 25, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2022 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 17 | No |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 8 | Yes |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.005 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 81089 - Walsenburg
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Walsenburg (CO0128900) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Walsenburg water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for City of Walsenburg. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Walsenburg serve?
City of Walsenburg serves approximately 3,230 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does City of Walsenburg get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Walsenburg (CO): 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0128900/
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