Water System Report CO

Collbran Town of

EPA ID: CO0139185 · 678 people served · 1 ZIP code

Collbran Town of earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 678 people.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
678
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$467K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Collbran Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$89,900
Median Household Income
1,487
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Collbran Town of serves a community with a median household income of $89,900 and an estimated 1,487 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Collbran Town of'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Collbran Town of (EPA ID: CO0139185) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 678 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 81624 in Collbran.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
81624 0.0014 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Collbran Town of (CO0139185) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collbran Town of water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Collbran Town of has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Collbran Town of serve?

Collbran Town of serves approximately 678 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Collbran Town of 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
226
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 678
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

Is water from Collbran Town of safe to drink?
Collbran Town of earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Collbran Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Collbran Town of serve?
Collbran Town of serves approximately 678 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Collbran Town of's water source?
Collbran Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Collbran Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Collbran Town of's service area?
The Collbran Town of service area has a median household income of $89,900. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Collbran Town of get its water?
Collbran Town of'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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