Homestead Wc
EPA ID: CO0130050 ยท 1,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Homestead Wc (CO0130050): 11 past health-based violations, since resolved. Federal water data for Homestead Wc logs 26 historical violations - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 1,000 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Homestead Wc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Homestead Wc serves a community with a median household income of $128,580 and an estimated 8,392 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Homestead Wc'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Homestead Wc compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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 6 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.
Fecal Coliform at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
Homestead Wc (EPA ID: CO0130050) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 1,000 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 80433 in Conifer.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 25 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Archived |
| December 1, 2022 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2022 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2022 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 11 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 6 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 5 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
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 โ
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 80433 - Conifer
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Homestead Wc (CO0130050) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Homestead Wc water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Homestead Wc; its 26 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Homestead Wc serve?
Homestead Wc serves approximately 1,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does Homestead Wc get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Homestead Wc (CO): 11 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0130050/
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What You Can Do
Test your water
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Check your specific ZIP code
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Contact your utility
Homestead Wc (EPA ID: CO0130050) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.