Collins Aire Mhc
EPA ID: CO0135186 · 946 people served · 17 ZIP codes
Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Collins Aire Mhc — the supplier serving 946 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Collins Aire Mhc serves a community with a median household income of $76,458 and an estimated 463,814 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Collins Aire Mhc'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 Arapahoe 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 46 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Collins Aire Mhc (EPA ID: CO0135186) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 946 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 17 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 80010 — Aurora
- 80011 — Aurora
- 80012 — Aurora
- 80013 — Aurora
- 80014 — Aurora
- 80015 — Aurora
- 80016 — Aurora
- 80017 — Aurora
- 80018 — Aurora
- 80019 — Aurora
- 80040 — Aurora
- 80041 — Aurora
- 80042 — Aurora
- 80044 — Aurora
- 80045 — Aurora
- 80046 — Aurora
- 80047 — Aurora
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Collins Aire Mhc (CO0135186) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Collins Aire Mhc water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Collins Aire Mhc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Collins Aire Mhc serve?
Collins Aire Mhc serves approximately 946 people across 17 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Collins Aire Mhc get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.