Fowler Town of
EPA ID: CO0145210 · 1,169 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Tallying the federal enforcement file for Fowler Town of yields 51 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 1,169 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
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 3 (2024) to 15 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fowler Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
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.
🌊 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.
About 1% of homes in Otero 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
Detected Contaminants
How Fowler Town of compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Gross Alpha at 23 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 18 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Lead 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.
Average Home Safety Score: D (48/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 4, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Combined Radium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| May 7, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 4, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Combined Radium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Combined Radium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 30 | Yes |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 23 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 18 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 8 | Yes |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
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 →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
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
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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?
Fowler Town of has recorded 58 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 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.
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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What You Can Do
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Fowler Town of (EPA ID: CO0145210) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.