Wiggins Town of
EPA ID: CO0144035 · 1,909 people served · 1 ZIP code
While corrective steps may be in progress, Wiggins Town of currently shows 1 EPA violation unresolved — serving a population of approximately 1,909.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wiggins Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Wiggins Town of serves a community with a median household income of $99,830 and an estimated 3,216 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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?
Wiggins Town of's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 2% of homes in Morgan 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Wiggins Town of compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 14 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Chlorine residual was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Wiggins Town of (EPA ID: CO0144035) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 1,909 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 80654 in Wiggins.
Average Home Safety Score: C (57/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 10, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 10, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 10, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 4, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 4, 2024 | Unknown | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 25, 2023 | Chlorine residual | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 14 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 2 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80654 | 0.001 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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ZIP Codes Served
- 80654 — Wiggins
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wiggins Town of (CO0144035) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wiggins Town of water safe to drink?
Wiggins Town of has recorded 4 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Wiggins Town of serve?
Wiggins Town of serves approximately 1,909 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does Wiggins Town of get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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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