Current Health-Based Noncompliance CO 21 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

North Holbrook Wc

EPA ID: CO0145630 ยท 58 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for North Holbrook Wc (CO0145630): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, North Holbrook Wc has 1 outstanding EPA violation for approximately 58 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

58
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
31
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$182K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Holbrook Wc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,072
Median Household Income
9,774
Service Area Population
86%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The North Holbrook Wc serves a community with a median household income of $60,072 and an estimated 9,774 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

North Holbrook Wc'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.

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.

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How North Holbrook Wc compares to EPA limits

Gross Beta 28 pCi/L (56% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 50 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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9 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
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.

Cost of Inaction

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $9,075

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$12,040
10 years
$24,080
20 years
$48,160

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $24,080 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

North Holbrook Wc (EPA ID: CO0145630) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 58 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 81050 in La Junta.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 21 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
October 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Gross Beta Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
June 2, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Gross Beta Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Beta Radionuclides 28 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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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 North Holbrook Wc (CO0145630) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Holbrook Wc water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for North Holbrook Wc. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does North Holbrook Wc serve?

North Holbrook Wc serves approximately 58 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does North Holbrook Wc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
33

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in North Holbrook Wc's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Contaminant 0700, Gross Beta. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 North Holbrook Wc serve?
North Holbrook Wc serves approximately 58 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is North Holbrook Wc's water source?
North Holbrook Wc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of North Holbrook Wc's service area?
The North Holbrook Wc service area has a median household income of $60,072. EPA EJScreen data classifies 86% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does North Holbrook Wc get its water?
North Holbrook Wc'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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