Water System Report CO

Hidden Valley Water District

EPA ID: CO0130045 · 155 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Hidden Valley Water District stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 155 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

155
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

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 Hidden Valley Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$152,156
Median Household Income
24,877
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hidden Valley Water District 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?

Surface Water

Hidden Valley Water District'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 62% 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 $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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

Hidden Valley Water District (EPA ID: CO0130045) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 155 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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: 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 Hidden Valley Water District (CO0130045) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hidden Valley Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Hidden Valley Water District serve?

Hidden Valley Water District serves approximately 155 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Hidden Valley Water District 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
0
Unknown Material
63
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.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 155
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?
Hidden Valley Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hidden Valley Water District serve?
Hidden Valley Water District serves approximately 155 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Hidden Valley Water District's water source?
Hidden Valley Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hidden Valley Water District's service area?
The Hidden Valley Water District service area has a median household income of $152,156. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hidden Valley Water District get its water?
Hidden Valley Water District'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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