Water System Report CO

Animas Wc

EPA ID: CO0134020 ยท 3,096 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Animas Wc (CO0134020): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Animas Wc's compliance file in EPA SDWIS lists no violations, whether health-based or monitoring and reporting, for a utility that supplies water to approximately 3,096 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,096
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0088 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$585K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$88,887
Median Household Income
39,588
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
20%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Animas Wc have a median household income of $88,887 and about 39,588 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Animas Wc's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 52% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $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

Animas Wc (EPA ID: CO0134020) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 3,096 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0088 mg/L No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Animas Wc (CO0134020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Animas Wc water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Animas Wc in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Animas Wc serve?

Animas Wc serves approximately 3,096 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Animas Wc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Animas Wc; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Animas Wc serve? ▼
Animas Wc serves approximately 3,096 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Animas Wc's water source? ▼
Animas Wc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Animas Wc's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0088 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Animas Wc? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Animas Wc have a median household income of $88,887 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Animas Wc get its water? ▼
Animas Wc's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Animas Wc Water Quality Report, CO. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0134020/
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