Indian Hills Water District
EPA ID: CO0130065 · 1,300 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Indian Hills Water District (CO0130065): 11 violations on record since 2021. Indian Hills Water District has 11 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 1,300 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Indian Hills Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Indian Hills Water District have a median household income of $152,156 and about 42,474 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Indian Hills 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Indian Hills Water District (EPA ID: CO0130065) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 1,300 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| December 1, 2025 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 1, 2025 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 1, 2025 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| December 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2022 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | No |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | No |
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
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 | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records for Indian Hills Water District (CO0130065) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indian Hills Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Indian Hills Water District; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Indian Hills Water District serve?
Indian Hills Water District serves approximately 1,300 people across 3 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Indian Hills Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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