Evergreen Md
EPA ID: CO0130030 · 15,750 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 3 violations at Evergreen Md remain without resolution — the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 15,750 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 6 (2021) to 9 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Evergreen Md Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Evergreen Md serves a community with a median household income of $152,156 and an estimated 24,877 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Evergreen Md'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 1% of homes in Jefferson County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Evergreen Md compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Fecal Coliform at 12 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Gross Alpha at 11 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
E. coli at 10 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis 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
Evergreen Md (EPA ID: CO0130030) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 15,750 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Average Home Safety Score: D (47/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Chlorine residual | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 12 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 11 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 10 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 5 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | Yes |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)
Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. Find the right filter →
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Evergreen Md (CO0130030) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Evergreen Md water safe to drink?
Evergreen Md has recorded 13 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 Evergreen Md serve?
Evergreen Md serves approximately 15,750 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Evergreen Md get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
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 →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Evergreen Md (EPA ID: CO0130030) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.