Fowler Town of
EPA ID: CO0145210 ยท 1,169 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fowler Town of (CO0145210): 3 past health-based violations, since resolved. The five-year EPA compliance file for Fowler Town of contains 8 violations, each documented and subsequently closed - the utility now operates in full compliance and continues to supply approximately 1,169 residents with water meeting current federal standards, including both health-based and monitoring requirements.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fowler Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Fowler Town of serves a community with a median household income of $52,166 and an estimated 2,653 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 86% 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.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fowler 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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Fowler Town of compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Gross Alpha at 4 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 1 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis 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
Fowler Town of (EPA ID: CO0145210) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 1,169 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Archived |
| March 1, 2025 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 29, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2022 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 4 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)
Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.003 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.
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fowler Town of (CO0145210) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fowler Town of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Fowler Town of; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Fowler Town of serve?
Fowler Town of serves approximately 1,169 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Fowler Town of get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fowler Town of (CO): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0145210/
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What You Can Do
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