Historical Compliance Records CO 11 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

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

1,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
26
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
7
Contaminants Flagged
$698K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Homestead Wc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$128,580
Median Household Income
8,392
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $34,885

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$24,945
10 years
$49,890
20 years
$99,780

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $49,890 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 26 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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.

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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.

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

What contaminants are in Homestead Wc's water?
Detected contaminants include Gross Alpha, E. coli, Fecal Coliform, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Homestead Wc serve?
Homestead Wc serves approximately 1,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Homestead Wc's water source?
Homestead Wc draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Homestead Wc's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Homestead Wc's service area?
The Homestead Wc service area has a median household income of $128,580. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Homestead Wc get its water?
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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Homestead Wc (CO): 11 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0130050/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Homestead Wc (EPA ID: CO0130050) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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