Valley Water District
EPA ID: CO0130800 · 10,000 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Valley Water District stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 10,000 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
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 8 (2022) to 2 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Valley Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Valley Water District serves a community with a median household income of $88,773 and an estimated 47,816 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
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
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Colorado
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
Valley Water District (EPA ID: CO0130800) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 10,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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: 2 ZIP codes 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 Valley Water District (CO0130800) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Valley Water District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Valley Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Valley Water District serve?
Valley Water District serves approximately 10,000 people across 3 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Valley Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.