Pinewood Springs Water District
EPA ID: CO0135610 ยท 745 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pinewood Springs Water District (CO0135610): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Federal data shows 3 unresolved violations at Pinewood Springs Water District - roughly 745 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pinewood Springs Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Pinewood Springs Water District serves a community with a median household income of $112,884 and an estimated 14,713 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pinewood Springs 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Pinewood Springs Water District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 0700 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 5 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.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Pinewood Springs Water District (EPA ID: CO0135610) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 745 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 resolved, 19 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2026 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 21, 2026 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 21, 2026 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| September 2, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| December 1, 2024 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 4, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 11 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 6 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 5 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2105 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ
E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))
Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. 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 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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 Pinewood Springs Water District (CO0135610) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pinewood Springs Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current health-based noncompliance records for Pinewood Springs Water District. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Pinewood Springs Water District serve?
Pinewood Springs Water District serves approximately 745 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Pinewood Springs Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pinewood Springs Water District (CO): 26 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0135610/
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What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
Pinewood Springs Water District (EPA ID: CO0135610) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.