City of Walsenburg
EPA ID: CO0128900 · 3,230 people served · 1 ZIP code
Based on the latest federal compliance data, City of Walsenburg has 7 violations that the EPA has not yet closed — those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 3,230 people throughout its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 4 (2021) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Walsenburg Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The City of Walsenburg serves a community with a median household income of $50,833 and an estimated 4,810 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?
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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How City of Walsenburg compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 18 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Fecal Coliform at 7 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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.
Average Home Safety Score: D (44/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2025 | Unknown | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 24, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 8, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 4, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 4, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 3, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 8, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 4, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 8, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 4, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 13, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 30, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 18 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 7 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 5 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81089 | 0.011 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
- 81089 — Walsenburg
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Walsenburg (CO0128900) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Walsenburg water safe to drink?
City of Walsenburg has recorded 8 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
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
What You Can Do
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