Water System Report CO

Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md

EPA ID: CO0136700 · 360 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md has stayed completely violation-free for its 360 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

360
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$219K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,788
Median Household Income
11,750
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md serves a community with a median household income of $54,788 and an estimated 11,750 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Las Animas County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

75 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md (EPA ID: CO0136700) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 360 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 81082 in Trinidad.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md (CO0136700) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md serve?

Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md serves approximately 360 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
450
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 360
Reported to Colorado

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md serve?
Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md serves approximately 360 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md's water source?
Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md's service area?
The Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md service area has a median household income of $54,788. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md get its water?
Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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