Water System Report CO

Olathe Town of

EPA ID: CO0143582 · 3,015 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA data: Olathe Town of — zero violations, five years, 3,015 served.

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

3,015
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$294K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,824
Median Household Income
5,139
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Olathe Town of serves a community with a median household income of $71,824 and an estimated 5,139 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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

Olathe 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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Montrose 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Olathe Town of (EPA ID: CO0143582) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 3,015 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 81425 in Olathe.

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 Olathe Town of (CO0143582) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olathe Town of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Olathe Town of serve?

Olathe Town of serves approximately 3,015 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Olathe 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
13
Galvanized — Replacement Required
403
Unknown Material
199
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 1999-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,015
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?
Olathe 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 Olathe Town of serve?
Olathe Town of serves approximately 3,015 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Olathe Town of's water source?
Olathe Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Olathe Town of's service area?
The Olathe Town of service area has a median household income of $71,824. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Olathe Town of get its water?
Olathe 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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