Historical Compliance Records CO 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

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

1,169
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
4
Contaminants Flagged
$149K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,166
Median Household Income
2,653
Service Area Population
86%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

72 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 8 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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 Filter

Free 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

What contaminants are in Fowler Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Gross Alpha, Fecal Coliform, Lead and Copper Rule, E. coli. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Fowler Town of serve?
Fowler Town of serves approximately 1,169 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Fowler Town of's water source?
Fowler Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Fowler Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Fowler Town of's service area?
The Fowler Town of service area has a median household income of $52,166. EPA EJScreen data classifies 86% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fowler Town of get its water?
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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fowler Town of (CO): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0145210/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Fowler Town of (EPA ID: CO0145210) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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