Ymca Rockies Wind River
EPA ID: CO0135883 ยท 3,730 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ymca Rockies Wind River (CO0135883): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Ymca Rockies Wind River has 2 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 3,730 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ymca Rockies Wind River Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ymca Rockies Wind River serves a community with a median household income of $89,659 and an estimated 10,093 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% 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?
Ymca Rockies Wind River'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 Ymca Rockies Wind River compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis 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.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chromium at 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Mercury was detected in this water system. 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
Ymca Rockies Wind River (EPA ID: CO0135883) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 3,730 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 80517 in Estes Park.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 50 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 22, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 22, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 22, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 22, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 22, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 22, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 8 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 7 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 4 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1036 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1045 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Mercury | Inorganic | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
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
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 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.
- 80517 - Estes Park
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ymca Rockies Wind River (CO0135883) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ymca Rockies Wind River water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Ymca Rockies Wind River serve?
Ymca Rockies Wind River serves approximately 3,730 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does Ymca Rockies Wind River get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
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How to cite this page
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What You Can Do
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